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Peter McLoyd

This advocate’s call to action began with an injury, then a viral hepatitis diagnosis, then HIV.

Shoshana Johnson

I think when men come home from war, people allow them to be angry and aggressive, but when women come back, they are expected to be OK.

Charles Mattocks

When I was diagnosed with diabetes, the first thing I did was go online and start reading everything I could about the disease.

Patricia Shelton

Regardless if you were born with a silver or plastic spoon in your mouth, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C affects everyone.

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Terrie M. Williams

Our community has to break the pain of silence and talk about mental health issues.
Martin Sulzman

Martin Sulzman

HIV medication is one thing, but I also credit much of my success to the support I receive from family and friends.

Lionell Dixon

Once I was able to get past the whole psychological part of losing weight, dropping pounds was easy.

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Yolanda Randolph

It would be nice if people became more aware and showed more compassion toward people who have lupus.
Jason Crum

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I don’t know how I contracted hepatitis B, but living with it has been a roller coaster ride.

Beverly Paige

Before I had a stroke, I had warning signs. But I ignored them.
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