In Zambia, Africa, a woman known as Connie lost three of her children in the 1980’s to HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus). When her children got sick, she suspected it was HIV, but wasn’t brave enough to find out, and they passed away. When her husband got very sick, Connie felt she had no choice but to get tested, and she and her husband both tested positive for HIV. Both got treatment, and Connie found a new purpose in life as an AIDS ambassador and peer counselor. She tests people for AIDS in surroundings they are comfortable in and helps those who test positive figure out what treatment option is best for them. She also lends support to people with AIDS or HIV. In 2012, Connie had a healthy baby who tested negative for HIV.

Here is the Yahoo! link to the article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/01/world-aids-day_n_4350872.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

I think Connie is an amazing woman. She decided to rise out of the ashes of her old life and do real good in the world. She could have just decided to go on with her life, not doing anything important. She could have decided to be a victim. Instead she chose to help others, which is really admirable. My friend Angelina thought it was a very good idea for her to go seek help, especially because it was the reason she was able to have a healthy, HIV-free baby.

This article is not an opinion-based one, but it was obvious the author thinks Connie is an incredible, strong, brave woman, which is true.