HIV Positive (Part 1): Life, Sex, and Love Amidst the HIV/AIDS Epidemic

This is the first part of a two-part episode in which we learn about Jean Pierre's experience of growing up gay in rural Germany. Jean Pierre knew he was gay from a young age, but had very few opportunities to learn how to socialize as a gay man, and develop his sexuality until he started spending time in Munich. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, he moved to Berlin to be part of the historic unification of the city. After a surprising turn of events, Jean Pierre found out that he was HIV+ and that as a late presenter, his immune system was significantly impacted. Thanks to modern medicine, and the work of diligent health professionals, Jean Pierre was able to return to full health. Just at the end of the episode, we hear that Jean Pierre was admitted for chemotherapy. Tune in for Part 2 to learn about his journey with Lymphoma.