Rest in Peace Gos Blank

November 3rd, 2013

We at How Positive Are You were saddened to hear that on October 13, 2013, Gos Blank (Charles Rich) passed away. You can hear about his long-standing health challenges and learn about his positive outlook on life and his HIV status by listening to Episode 45 from February 2012 when he was in fine form. You can also view comments on his life, and add your own, at his memorial page on facebook.

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Episode 67: Dissidents Who Have Died — Joe Stokely Remembers Karri

September 4th, 2013

What happens when an “HIV-positive” person needs emergency medical care? Tragically, we hear from many who have been denied this care as soon as they were deemed to have “AIDS.” Join us as Joe Stokely shares memories of his late wife, Karri Stokely, the agonies of her years on the “antiretroviral” AIDS drugs (ARVs), her remarkable recovery off them, and her struggle to get basic health care for a life-threatening condition later — without re-submitting to the drugs. Finally, Joe speaks movingly of her tragic death. Continue reading »