Darkina

Darkina describes how she contracted HIV and shares her reaction to her diagnosis.

Darkina explains why she wanted to tell her entire family she was diagnosed with HIV and recalls how they reacted.

Darkina recallls how the supportive environment at the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS helped her to accept and treat her HIV diagnosis.

Darkina describes how her drug use escalated and recalls why she decided to get help.

Darkina describes how she felt when she was addicted to crack cocaine.

Darkina shares why she first started taking drugs and how a few pills lead to smoking crack.

Darkina describes why her father is her motivating factor to stay sober.

Darkina describes the situation that lead to her molestation at 8 years old.

Darkina recalls how the relationships with her family members was altered by her HIV diagnosis.

Darkina recalls her open minded attitude and desire for a positive outlook after her HIV diagnosis.

Darkina recalls how her son and daughter reacted to her HIV diagnosis.

Darkina, who is HIV positive and seven months pregnant, explains if she is worried about her child contracting HIV.

Darkina describes her emotional and physical state as a pregnant women with HIV.

Darkina provides advice for HIV positive women and those who have their own health and wellness complications.