After testing positive for HIV in 2008, 45-year-old *Phoebe* lived in denial for years until joining Alive Medical Services in 2015. She was in the lowest of her moments and her family believed she was about to die when she arrived at Alive Medical Services. For the first time in her life, Phoebe recalls that she felt loved because to her she was in a stigma-free facility. 

“I was in a critical condition, everyone who gazed at me almost gave me their last respects before it was too late for them. I saw it on their faces. However, when I was taken to the counselor’s room, at first, she smiled which made me wonder if she was happy that I was finally going to die, but these were her words, ‘Hey Phoebe, you are welcome’, I immediately felt an internal peace and I knew I was going to live. They made me feel how important I was.” 

Everyone who walks into Alive Medical Services is treated the same and uniquely, Phoebe was given the right advice she needed and she promised herself to follow all of what she was told. The counselors provided her with personalized advice tailored to her specific needs. They recommended a combination of lifestyle changes, medication, and therapy to address her health concerns and improve her overall well-being. 

“It is usually the most difficult to kick alcohol addiction, but I promised myself to never do it again for my family's sake. I trusted Alive Medical Services more than anyone else. The only thing that will separate us is when I am called by the Lord to go with him." 

Phoebe shares her story with pride, vibrancy, and confidence because she calls herself a winner. She has won life; she has won health and she has won HIV because Alive Medical Services stood with her through the worst days and health challenges. The facility has provided Phoebe with comprehensive medical care, including regular check-ups, medication, and counselling. They have also offered emotional support, empowering her to overcome the challenges of living with HIV and helping her achieve a healthy and fulfilling life. 

“Over time, I want people to see me as a testimony and that my story will touch many in different ways and I know attitudes will change. I felt the consequences of my long period of denial. People should not see us as outcasts but rather as healthy and deserving of love and respect just as Alive Medical Services demonstrates.” 

Phoebe looks back on her journey and she has realized that the power of change lies in the hands of those who choose to embrace a situation. By weaving together, the threads of hope, compassion, and understanding, Alive Medical Services has helped create a world where people living with HIV live free from any other opportunistic infections and challenges of living with HIV.