SYE – As a housewife I learned that my ex-husband had infected me with HIV only after being hospitalized with serious illnesses; I was shocked, hurt, and confused. But once I started working with Rumah Cemara, I gained a new confidence and now aspire to help all of my clients, especially women, become aware of and manage this disease.
Stories
June 2010
May 2010
FIAN – My life in addiction was a complicated rollercoaster ride I spent hurting myself and others. After learning I had HIV I went to Rumah Cemara, where I was accepted for who I am even when still in active addiction. Now as an outreach worker, I help decrease drug use in my community and keep my peers safe from HIV infection.
April 2010
DONNA - I used to live under a horrible drug addiction, a disease that kept me isolated, and caused me to contract HIV. Rumah Cemara empowered me with help and with hope, and now that I am healthy I work as a Treatment Center counselor, helping others to conquer their addiction and face their HIV status. I aim to be a positive role model for my child and his generation.