Handmade doll: Disco Lady
Part of the Stitches collection.ST-TXZ-UN-0270
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Disco Lady

UnknownHouston, TX

The story

I was once a beautiful Disco Lady. Met a man - married him. He put his dirty hands all over me. Now I got HIV. I have to wear glasses cause I'm going blind. But I still like to party. I will live with this and not die. Praise God!

About this doll
Represents
HIV/AIDS
Heritage
African American
Birth date
1954
Diagnosis
Unknown

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These dolls, created by women with HIV/AIDS, show that the disease is one with multiple layers that each woman must peel away in order to live a positive life.

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