Tag Archives: AIDS and HIV

Will I Die in Pain?

For patients living with a terminal illness, the fear of pain is very real

“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. “― Paulo Coelho One of the greatest fears expressed by people who live with terminal illness is the fear of physical pain. Pain is a real … Continue reading

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Instagram Page “The AIDS Memorial” Remembers People Who Have Died From The Disease

The social media account serves as a safe space to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died

There’s an Instagram page dedicated to remembering loved ones who have died of AIDS-related illness. Called “The AIDS Memorial,” the account is a heartbreaking reminder that the HIV/AIDS epidemic still affects millions of people around the world in more ways … Continue reading

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Touching Funeral Song: “Streets of Philadelphia” by Bruce Springsteen



A hauntingly beautiful funeral song that encapsulates the fear, suffering, isolation and pain that those dying from AIDS experience

In 1993, Bruce Springsteen wrote and performed the hauntingly beautiful song, “Streets of Philadelphia” for the critically-acclaimed movie about life with and eventual death from HIV and AIDS, Philadelphia. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in … Continue reading

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