Episode 50: Onnie Mary Phuthe
July 14th, 2012
How Positive Are You Episode 50: Onnie Mary Phuthe [ 54 min 30 s | 24.95 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (544)Onnie Mary Phuthe is a Botswanian woman whose story began when she tried to induce an abortion in 1999 by taking the RU-486 pill. Having very little knowledge of the drug, she took multiple doses, which resulted in intestinal side effects that almost killed her. In 2001, Onnie was diagnosed HIV-positive, and was prescribed antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), which she took for eight years. In 2009, she stopped taking them, after finding more natural ways to restore her health.
Comment (1)Episode 16: Tommy Morrison
February 10th, 2010
Tommy Morrison was on top of the world in 1996. World heavyweight boxing champion, star of Rocky V with Sylvester Stallone, winner of almost every fight…his life was turned upside down when he tested positive for HIV antibodies just before a fight.
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