Episode 63: “William” – Journey to HIV and Back
“William” is a heterosexual Swiss man who was diagnosed HIV-positive in 2000, and given a maximum of six years to live – even with AIDS drugs. But he never took those drugs and eventually found his way out of the AIDS Zone.
Comment (0)Episode 51: “Jane”, an HIV-positive Nurse
Episode 51: Jane, an HIV-positive Nurse [ 1 h 00 min 00 s | 27.47 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (706)“Jane” (not her real name) is an HIV-positive nurse who has experienced the lies of HIV and AIDS from both sides. David Crowe and Elizabeth Ely speak to her for an hour about her experiences and her thoughts on HIV testing and AIDS drugs.
Comments (2)Episode 45: Gos Blank
In this episode, David and Elizabeth speak with singer/songwriter Gos Blank about his struggle with immune deficiency since birth, and perhaps even before birth. It didn’t take long for Gos to reject his HIV diagnosis, due to the number of inconsistencies in his story. He has concluded that his health problems started with his mother’s drug treatment while pregnant with him. He then cites a number of lifestyle factors, including drug use, poor living conditions and a mold allergy (mold is a rampant problem in Houston, particularly in low-cost housing), all of which can affect the outcome of a typical HIV test.
Comment (0)Episode 39: Brian’s 25 Years in the Shadow of HIV
“Brian” (not his real name) was diagnosed HIV-positive in 1987 along with many other hemophiliacs. Unlike most of the others, however, Brian did not start on AZT. Unlike almost all who did, he is still alive and well today…
Comment (0)Episode 19: Freddie Buckley
Episode 17: The Nagels
When a Minnesota couple decided to adopt a baby from the wreckage of Ceaucescu’s Romania it seemed like a beautiful thing. But then HIV turned their lives upside down.
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