Category Archives: Family Stories

All Grown Up With HIV

The current edition of POZ magazine has an article titled “All Grown Up with HIV”. It features 4 individuals who were infected with HIV as youth. Two were infected perinatally and two were infected behaviorally as teenagers. I’m featuring the … Continue reading

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Two Opinions on Disclosure

Here are 2 stories written by 2 different families on opposing sides of the disclosure topic. Written by a family who chooses to disclose their child’s HIV status: When my husband and I were considering adopting our daughter, who has … Continue reading

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Fabulous Giveaway w/ more than 100 Prizes to Raise Money for Grant

Adeye, otherwise known as No Greater Joy Mom is hosting a fabulous giveaway which includes fantastic prizes such as a new Kindle, $100 Amazon gift card, $50 and $100 Gift Certificates, artwork, jewelry, Vera Bradley bag, quilts, girls clothing and accessories, and … Continue reading

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HIV Adoption on TODAY SHOW

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Adoption Story Video

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Hydeia Broadbent Interview

I interviewed Hydeia Broadbent and published the post on my old blog in February 2009. It’s not an active link anymore so I’m republishing the interview here with a few extras.   Interview With Hydeia Broadbent Hydeia ~ Thank you so … Continue reading

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Project Hopeful on CBS News

Project Hopeful, the Twietmeyer family and HIV adoption featured on CBS News. Here is the video. Here is the article.

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HIV Adoption Article in PEOPLE Magazine

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Adopted Brothers are Pediatric HIV/AIDS Ambassadors

This article is from Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Lee and Lucas are ambassadors for the foundation. My name is Lucas, and I have a brother named Lee. We’re both 11 years old and are living with HIV. We didn’t … Continue reading

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Help Save an Angel with HIV

This is Olivia, one of the precious little ones I met at an AIDS Orphanage in the spring. She is darling! She is affectionate and loving and talkative and sweet as can be. And she has a family coming for … Continue reading

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