Back home, if they find out about you, they don’t even want to touch you
Joy’s Story
In this little village in Kent, some of the kids had never seen a black person before. They just had no idea…
Florence’s Story
I had to bring up my son without a dad because of the stigma of HIV. By then, I just wanted a friendship, just so he could know his son. But he was so scared.
Monica’s Story
Back home, you can’t express yourself as a lesbian – you can’t hold hands or kiss
Marissa’s Story
I needed to be able to work to support my children, I couldn’t get pregnant again. I could see them crying and I couldn’t give them anything…
Louise’s Story
I stayed silent and told no one but my sister. I felt so alone. I lived in fear of being judged a promiscuous black woman…
Sara’s Story
Back in the Philippines, I saw my siblings drinking water mixed with sugar in order to survive. I knew I had to do something…
Aurora’s Story
It’s hard not to self-doubt – am I being a good mother, am I being a good student, am I being a good nurse?
Maria’s Story
My girl will have to contend with having a much older mother and come to terms with her conception. I will be honest with her and keep no secrets…
LeaSuwanna’s Story
I know that if women had more confidence to say no to sex without a condom, many wouldn’t be in the situation we are in now…
