Mary Fisher Hiv And Aids Summary

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In 1991, during divorce proceedings, Mary Fisher received devastating news. The man whom she once loved and fathered her children, had given her HIV. Instead of allowing the diagnosis to consume her and force her into depression and seclusion, she chose to use it as an opportunity. An opportunity to inform the public that individuals with HIV and AIDS were still people despite their diagnosis. And thus, they deserved the compassion that any human deserves regardless of race, creed, sex or sexual orientation. Standing in front of a conservative crowd and firmly standing in her truth may have been daunting but she accomplished her tasks and went on to become and advocate for families and those that contracted AIDS. During her speech, Mary …show more content…

During the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s, many people believed that HIV and Aids only affected select members of the population. This was far from the truth. Any one from any walk of life could have contracted the virus through various means. The epidemic of the 1990’s was so over looked that many people did not realized that AIDS was the third leading cause of deaths among young adults. During the time period, many conservatives may not have addressed the issue because they believed it solely affected gay men so they had nothing to worry about. By telling her story Mary Fisher made it clear that this was far from the truth and a rallying of people was needed to support those who suffered from HIV and Aids and their families. I believe that Ms. Fisher could have clearly stated her main points in the beginning of the story. Although I knew what her reasoning for the speech was, it was hard to find her main points that she wanted to address. Throughout her speech, Mary Fisher was well composed. She read fluently and clearly. She paused when applauded and the tone of her voice added to the conviction of her speech. Although it may have been nerve wracking for her to share her story and persuade others to change their views and take action, she remained poised

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