Living with HIV comes with many challenges that make many victims refuse to declare their status. Many people living with this condition are known to hide under the sheets and express constant dissatisfaction with life. Well, not this lady in question.
This 26-year-old lady is changing the status quo as she has boldly come out to declare herself as HIV positive on social media.
December 1, being World AIDS Day, Doreen Moraa Moracha, a Kenyan lady, thought it wise to inspire others with her story.
Doreen Moraa Moracha Photo source: Facebook/Doreen Moraa Moracha
According to her, she was born HIV positive to discordant parents (the father is negative but the mother is positive).
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While three of her siblings did not have the virus, she and her little brother who has since died were positive.
26-yr-old lady Doreen Moraa Moracha born with HIV shares her story Photo source: Facebook/Doreen Moraa Moracha
Moracha revealed that doctors had told her parents that she had only four years to live when she was first diagnosed at eight years.
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But 18 years later, Moracha who celebrated her birthday on August 8, said she is"still here going strong dealing with self-stigma, societal stigma, discrimination and rejection but still standing strong."
26-yr-old lady Doreen Moraa Moracha born with HIV shares her story Photo source: Facebook/Doreen Moraa Moracha
Using her case as an example, Moracha advised all to get tested since HIV is not the death sentence many people fear it to be.
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She said: "Most people fear HIV because they know it is a death sentence. Well, I'm here to prove you wrong. I've been living positively for 26 years so if it was a death sentence shouldn't I be dead already?," she retorted.
26-yr-old lady Doreen Moraa Moracha born with HIV shares her story Photo source: Facebook/Doreen Moraa Moracha
Moracha added: "People say I make HIV look easy but it is easy I am not ready to give a small virus power over my life I accepted my status and every day I declare that I am greater than HIV. "
Moracha's inspiration and advice could not have come at a better time as the theme for this year's World AIDS Day celebration is: Get tested and know your status.
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Meanwhile, yet another strong woman is living her life despite having HIV. The South African lady who is 23 years old celebrated her birthday in style while encouraging others to see positivity in its true light.
She said: "I turned 23 this year, and I'm still looking forward to the day 'positive' goes back to it's original meaning. HIV is life changing but it should never be life limiting."
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