Positively: People Profiled

Nina
Nina, 17, lost her birth family to AIDS and drug addiction. She lives with her adoptive mother Lori, who encouraged her to seek individual counseling. Nina has disclosed her status to her classmates, and is entering her senior year in high school.

Terrence
Terrence is 21 years old and lives alone in Washington, DC. He has struggled with depression and issues around sexuality since high school. He attends a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth, and has individual therapy.

Dottie
At 16, Dottie was pregnant, homeless, and HIV+. She moved into a group home, got her GED, and now works at the group home helping out other young women who are HIV+. Now 23, she owns her own house, is active in her church, and has reconciled with her mother.