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There are an estimated 50,000 Latinas living with HIV in the United States today. In 2020, there were 5,450 new HIV infections in women. CONFESSIONS is a podcast that follows the lives of 6 women who share their journeys. In 2021, among the 868 transgender people newly diagnosed with HIV in the US 31% (272) were Latina.
Please note that this episode contains explicit language related to sexual abuse and is not appropriate for children.
Welcome to the season finale of the Confessions Podcast - a live-recorded reunion episode.
In honor of World AIDS Day, on December 1, 2023, five of the six women from the podcast came together for the first time to share their experiences. Tune in now to discover what the women have been up to since their podcast episodes were released.
If you have been a victim of sexual violence, domestic violence, or human trafficking, contact the East Los Angeles Women Center
CRISIS HOTLINE 1-800-585-6231
CONFIDENTIAL BILINGUAL| 24 HOURS 7 DAYS or visit
www.elawc.org for 24/7 chat option
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Produced by:
Natalie Sanchez
Jazmin Rojano
Elia Silveyra
Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork
HIV data obtained at cdc.gov/hiv
To find HIV testing, treatment, and other resources visit https://locator.hiv.gov/
Support the show
This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
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There are an estimated 50,000 Latinas living with HIV in the United States today. In 2020, there were 5,450 new HIV infections in women. CONFESSIONS is a podcast that follows the lives of 6 women who share their journeys. In 2021, among the 868 transgender people newly diagnosed with HIV in the US 31% (272) were Latina.
Please note that this episode contains explicit language related to sexual abuse and is not appropriate for children.
Welcome to today's podcast episode featuring Mari, a woman who has overcome many obstacles in her life. Mari was born and raised in Echo Park and the San Fernando Valley. She grew up with her dad and brothers, and her mom left when she was only seven years old. Mari quickly learned to become the mom of the house, taking care of her family.
In the 90s, Mari was a troubled youth and was hanging out in a gang at only 12 years old. She was also selling and using weed. She got her GED at 16 years old and was in and out of jail at a very young age. While in jail, Mari had a daughter, which made her realize that she needed to make some changes in her life.
Mari's dad was abusive towards her under the guise of "because I love you." She found solace in being away from home and finding things to do outside the house. She also experienced homelessness at one point in her life.
Mari's life changed dramatically when she found out she was HIV positive while in a state of shock from her dad's passing. Despite all the challenges she faced, Mari found hope and strength in her faith. She is now a case manager, helping others who have been through similar situations as she has.
Mari's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit. Her journey has been marked by hardship and difficulties, but she has been able to overcome them and has used her experiences to help others. Thank you for listening to today's podcast episode featuring Mari, a true inspiration.
If you have been a victim of sexual violence, domestic violence, or human trafficking, contact the East Los Angeles Women Center
CRISIS HOTLINE 1-800-585-6231
CONFIDENTIAL BILINGUAL| 24 HOURS 7 DAYS or visit
www.elawc.org for 24/7 chat option
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Produced by:
Natalie Sanchez
Jazmin Rojano
Elia Silveyra
Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork
HIV data obtained at cdc.gov/hiv
To find HIV testing, treatment, and other resources visit https://locator.hiv.gov/
Did you like this episode? Tell us what you think on our feedback survey. Click [HERE]!
Support the show
This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
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Tiffany es una joven salvadoreña de 18 años cuyos abuelos la criaron ya que sus padres se separaron y se fueron de casa cuando ella tenía 12 años para ganar dinero y aventurarse a los Estados Unidos. Mientras se dirigía a los Estados Unidos, Tiffany enfrentó dificultades y obstáculos, y cuando finalmente llegó a los Estados Unidos, se enfrentó a un diagnóstico de VIH. Esta es la historia de su dolor y de las barreras que ha tenido que derribar.
Notas del programa: Bienvenido al episodio del podcast de hoy, donde compartimos historias de la vida real sobre resiliencia y perseverancia. Hoy les traemos la historia de Tiffany, una joven salvadoreña de 18 años que ha tenido que superar numerosos obstáculos siendo tan joven.
Cuando Tiffany tenía sólo 12 años, sus padres dejaron su hogar para ganar dinero y aventurarse a los Estados Unidos. Quedó al cuidado de sus abuelos, quienes luego la asaltaron y la obligaron a abandonar su casa. Asustada, Tiffany se embarcó en un viaje a los Estados Unidos con la esperanza de reunirse con sus padres.
El viaje fue duro y Tiffany enfrentó muchos desafíos y dificultades a lo largo del camino. A menudo se quedaba sin comida ni agua y tenía que decidir dónde dormir esa noche; pero a pesar de todo esto, perseveró y finalmente logró llegar a los Estados Unidos, sólo para recibir la devastadora noticia de que le habían diagnosticado VIH.
El diagnóstico de Tiffany fue un duro golpe y luchó contra el aislamiento y la desesperación; pero con la ayuda de un grupo de apoyo de mujeres, pudo superar estos desafíos y derribar las barreras que se interponían en su camino.
Hoy, Tiffany está en la universidad y espera que su historia inspire a otras personas que puedan estar pasando por luchas similares. Su viaje le ha enseñado la importancia de la resiliencia y la perseverancia, y espera continuar difundiendo su mensaje de esperanza y positividad a los demás mientras aspira a convertirse en enfermera.
Gracias por escuchar la historia de Tiffany y esperamos que le haya inspirado a superar cualquier obstáculo que pueda interponerse en su camino. Recuerde, con determinación y actitud positiva todo es posible.
**Tenga en cuenta que este episodio contiene lenguaje explícito relacionado con el abuso sexual y no es apropiado para niños.**
Si ha sido víctima de violencia sexual, violencia doméstica o trata de personas, comuníquese con el Centro de Mujeres del Este de Los Ángeles.
LÍNEA DIRECTA DE CRISIS 1-800-585-6231
BILINGÜE CONFIDENCIAL| 24 HORAS 7 DÍAS o visita www.elawc.org para la opción de chat 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana
Línea directa nacional de agresión sexual 1-800-656-4673
https://www.rainn.org/linea-de-ayuda-online-en-espanol
Producido por:
Natalie Sanchez
Jazmin Rojano
Elia Silveyra
¿Te gustó este episodio? Cuéntanos lo que piensas en nuestra encuesta de comentarios. Haga clic [AQUI]!
Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork
Datos sobre el VIH obtenidos en cdc.gov/hiv
Para encontrar pruebas, tratamientos y otros recursos del VIH, visite https://locator.hiv.gov/
Este podcast es presentado por Los Angeles Family AIDS Network en colaboración con Women Together y producido por mejia.tv
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Se estima que hoy en día hay 50,000 Latinas que viven con VIH en los Estados Unidos. En el ano 2020, hubo 5,450 nuevas infecciones de VIH en mujeres. Confesiones es un podcast que sigue la vida de 6 mujeres que comparten sus historias.
En este poderoso episodio del podcast, conocemos a Martha, una mujer que ha enfrentado desafíos inimaginables. Nacida en Baja California, Martha perdió a su madre a temprana edad y estuvo expuesta a la violencia desde muy pequeña. Su hermana mayor la llevó a Estados Unidos, y allí conoció a su marido abusivo, quien la introdujo a las drogas cuando aún era una mujer joven.
La vida de Martha empeoró cuando descubrió que era VIH positiva después de una prueba de embarazo de rutina. Cayó en una espiral de depresión y comenzó a consumir drogas nuevamente, sintiendo que su vida había terminado. Pero entonces sucedió algo extraordinario. Martha encontró su voz y comenzó a hablar sobre sus experiencias. Ha utilizado su historia para educar a otras mujeres sobre el VIH y ofrecerles esperanza y aliento.
El Árbol de la Vida es un antiguo símbolo de crecimiento, fuerza y resiliencia. Mientras Martha comparte su historia, vemos cómo ha crecido y cambiado a lo largo de los años y cómo se ha convertido en una voz de esperanza para muchas mujeres. Su historia es un testimonio del poder del espíritu humano y la resiliencia del alma humana. Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos el viaje de Martha y descubrimos la inspiración dentro del Árbol de la Vida.
**Tenga en cuenta que este episodio contiene lenguaje explícito relacionado con el abuso sexual y no es apropiado para niños.**
Si ha sido víctima de violencia sexual, violencia doméstica o trata de personas, comuníquese con el Centro de Mujeres del Este de Los Ángeles.
LÍNEA DIRECTA DE CRISIS 1-800-585-6231
BILINGÜE CONFIDENCIAL| 24 HORAS 7 DÍAS o visita www.elawc.org para la opción de chat 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana
Línea directa nacional de agresión sexual 1-800-656-4673
https://www.rainn.org/linea-de-ayuda-online-en-espanol
Producido por:
Natalie Sanchez
Jazmin Rojano
Elia Silveyra
¿Te gustó este episodio? Cuéntanos lo que piensas en nuestra encuesta de comentarios. Haga clic [AQUI]!
Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork
Datos sobre el VIH obtenidos en cdc.gov/hiv
Para encontrar pruebas, tratamientos y otros recursos del VIH, visite https://locator.hiv.gov/
Este podcast es presentado por Los Angeles Family AIDS Network en colaboración con Women Together y producido por mejia.tv
Support the show
This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
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There are an estimated 50,000 Latinas living with HIV in the United States today. In 2020, there were 5,450 new HIV infections in women. CONFESSIONS is a podcast that follows the lives of 6 women who share their journeys. In 2021, among the 868 transgender people newly diagnosed with HIV in the US 31% (272) were Latina.
Please note that this episode contains explicit language related to sexual abuse and is not appropriate for children.
Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast. Today, we have a special guest, Violeta, who shares her story with us. Violeta is a transgender young woman who grew up in Tijuana, Mexico. She opens up about her childhood, marked by her parents' constant fighting. Violeta felt the responsibility to mediate between her parents, which was a heavy burden for a child to bear.
Violeta grew up in a strict Jehovah's Witness home, where she was taught that being transgender was a sin. She presented as a boy in school, but her effeminate nature made her a target for bullies. Violeta shares with us about her abusive experiences with an older family friend, which left her feeling trapped and hopeless.
After years of living with the trauma of abuse, Violeta reached a breaking point and checked herself into a psychological residential treatment facility. But life had one more surprise for her. After feeling sick, she received an HIV-positive diagnosis that forever changed her life.
Despite the challenges, Violeta found the strength to embrace her true self and become who she was always meant to be. Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. We hope that by sharing her story, we inspire others to live their truth and overcome any obstacles that come their way. Thank you for listening.
United States Call: 988
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Produced by:
Natalie Sanchez
Jazmin Rojano
Elia Silveyra
Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork
HIV data obtained at cdc.gov/hiv
To find HIV testing, treatment, and other resources visit https://locator.hiv.gov/
Did you like this episode? Tell us what you think on our feedback survey. Click [HERE]!
Support the show
This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
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Se estima que hoy en día hay 50,000 Latinas que viven con VIH en los Estados Unidos. En el ano 2020, hubo 5,450 nuevas infecciones de VIH en mujeres. Confesiones es un podcast que sigue la vida de 6 mujeres que comparten sus historias.
Bienvenidos al Podcast Confesiones: Mujeres VIH+, donde escuchamos historias de resiliencia, esperanza y fortaleza. Hoy les traemos la historia de Miriam, quien vive con VIH desde hace 31 años.
Miriam nació en la República Dominicana y vivió allí con sus padres y hermanos. Cuando tenía 12 años, su padre se mudó a Estados Unidos dejándola atrás. Miriam sintió un profundo dolor y soledad, pero su padre prometió mandar a traerla. Cuando finalmente se reunió con él en Nueva York, enfrentó barreras extremas que desafiaron su salud mental.
Miriam finalmente se mudó a Los Ángeles, donde trabajó como asistente médica. Allí conoció a su primer marido mientras estudiaba para ser asistente médica. La pareja regresó a Nueva York, donde se casaron en 1990 y tuvieron su primer hijo. Sin embargo, después del nacimiento de su segundo hijo, Miriam notó que el bebé estaba constantemente enfermo y el médico le hizo una prueba de VIH. La prueba resultó positiva y Miriam y su esposo también recibieron resultados positivos de el VIH. Miriam tenía entonces sólo 25 años.
Miriam enfrentó muchas barreras y desafíos en los años siguientes, incluida la estigmatización y la discriminación. Sin embargo, a pesar de todo, ella se mantuvo fuerte y luchó por su salud y la de su familia. Hoy, Miriam ha encontrado una nueva vida rodeada del amor de su familia y continúa abogando por la concientización y la educación sobre el VIH. Su historia es de dolor, resiliencia y esperanza.
Producido por:
Natalie Sanchez
Jazmin Rojano
Elia Silveyra
¿Te gustó este episodio? Cuéntanos lo que piensas en nuestra encuesta de comentarios. Haga clic [AQUI]!
Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork
Datos sobre el VIH obtenidos en cdc.gov/hiv
Para encontrar pruebas, tratamientos y otros recursos del VIH, visite https://locator.hiv.gov/
Este podcast es presentado por Los Angeles Family AIDS Network en colaboración con Women Together y producido por mejia.tv
Support the show
This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
Send us Fan Mail
There are an estimated 50,000 Latinas living with HIV in the United States today. In 2020, there were 5,450 new HIV infections in women. CONFESSIONS is a podcast that follows the lives of 6 women who share their journeys.
The women in this podcast courageously share their stories and the pain they've endured, raising awareness and breaking down barriers. Their voices are powerful and necessary in promoting empathy. Let's listen and learn from their experiences.
Produced by:
Natalie Sanchez
Jazmin Rojano
Elia Silveyra
Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork
Support the show
This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
Send us Fan Mail
There are an estimated 50,000 Latinas living with HIV in the United States today. In 2020, there were 5,450 new HIV infections in women. CONFESSIONS is a podcast that follows the lives of 6 women who share their journeys.
Welcome to this episode about Joy, a woman born in South Los Angeles, California, who was diagnosed with HIV in her early 30s. Joy's parents are from Guatemala. Her mom grew up in a city without plumbing, while her dad grew up in a more developed city. Joy's parents also struggled with alcohol abuse, which affected Joy's upbringing. Joy remembers that school was not her strongest suit, but through her father's financial success in the United States, Joy traveled the world and experienced new cultures.
Growing up, Joy dreamed of getting married and having a family. When she found out that the partner she lived with and had children with was cheating on her, Joy tried to stay together for the sake of her children. However, Joy would later receive an HIV diagnosis and feel betrayed and confused. She believed that HIV was a virus that only gay men got and that it was a death sentence.
Listen to Joy share in her own voice the pain and the barriers she had to break down to understand that she was not dying. Through her journey, Joy discovered that HIV affects everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or lifestyle. She also gained strength and resilience and accomplished many things since her diagnosis.
Joy now uses her experience to help others who are going through similar struggles. She advocates for HIV awareness and encourages people to get tested and know their status. Joy's story reminds us that we can overcome adversity and find hope in facing challenges.
Produced by:
Natalie Sanchez
Jazmin Rojano
Elia Silveyra
Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork
HIV data obtained at cdc.gov/hiv
To find HIV testing, treatment, and other resources visit https://locator.hiv.gov/
Did you like this episode? Tell us what you think on our feedback survey. Click [HERE]!
Support the show
This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
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There are an estimated 50,000 Latinas living with HIV in the United States today. In 2020, there were 5,450 new HIV infections in women. Confessions is a podcast that follows the lives of 6…
The women in this podcast courageously share their stories and the pain they've endured, raising awareness and breaking down barriers. Their voices are powerful and necessary in promoting empathy. Let's listen and learn from their experiences.
This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network in collaboration with Women Together and produced by mejia.tv
For more information about the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network visit lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork
HIV data obtained at cdc.gov/hiv
To find HIV testing, treatment, and other resources visit https://locator.hiv.gov/
Produced by:
Natalie Sanchez
Elia Silveyra
Francisco Valdes
Se estima que hoy en día hay 50,000 Latinas que viven con VIH en los Estados Unidos. En el ano 2020, hubo 5,450 nuevas infecciones de VIH en mujeres. Confesiones es un podcast que sigue la vida de 6 mujeres que comparten sus historias.
Las mujeres en este podcast comparten con valentía sus historias y el dolor que han aguantado, creando conciencia y derribando barreras. Sus voces son poderosas y necesarias para promover la empatía. Escuchemos y aprendamos de sus experiences.
Este podcast es presentado por Los Angeles Family AIDS Network en colaboración con Women Together y producido por mejia.tv
Para obtener más información sobre Los Angeles Family AIDS Network visite lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram: @lafamilyaidsnetwork
Datos sobre el VIH obtenidos en cdc.gov/hiv
Para encontrar pruebas, tratamientos y otros recursos del VIH, visite https://locator.hiv.gov/
Producido por:
Natalie Sanchez
Jazmin Rojano
Elia Silveyra