“The media has been deceptive in its material to teens and the public in general about AIDS being an inner-city, low-income and minority problem. … We have teens here that are just as susceptible to AIDS and just as sexually active. … The only way to stop the spread of AIDS in teenagers is to teach them abstinence-that their sex drive is normal and healthy but controllable.” – Lauri Hargrove, health instructor, Antioch High School
“We are working very hard to keep our daughter stable. … Sometimes she’s sad when she comes home from school and I’m in bed all the time. It’s a slow process. We’ve opened up and told quite a few people now. Many of her friends aren’t allowed over anymore.” – John, 39, Deerfield, has AIDS
“Most people first come into our support group in a state of shock and grief following a positive HIV diagnosis. The group provides a safe, non-judgmental place to talk about how they feel and to develop a plan to manage both the medical and personal/social consequences of their disease.” -Carole A. Wilk, psychologist practicing in Highland Park
“(AIDS) will make its way into the mainstream. Look at me! I’m a professional, white and heterosexual. What’s happens when all these people with HIV and AIDS go into our health system where there is no money to pay for it?” – Diane, 37, a Round Lake mother with AIDS
