The Truth Behind A Happy Face

About the Book

This book displays my severe confusion on my own sexual orientation starting at the young age of twelve years old not totally understanding myself or my place in life until the age of fifty years old. I also write about my personal struggles with homophobia from others, verbal abuse (both mentally and physically), society labeling, and raising my two loving daughters through some very turbulent, trying years. In addition, I tackle my suicidal thoughts, the death of both my parents, and the family values learned. I also explain what it is like living with AIDS daily, dealing with the stigma from AIDS, my strength, my sheer determination of never giving up and taking full responsibility for my own life without blaming anyone.

About the Author

Many people who have known me in my life have always told me that I should write a book someday owing to the personal obstacles that I had faced my entire life starting at the age of twelve years old. It was not until I was diagnosed with HIV that I had decided to write my life story for my two wonderful daughters to have as a gift from me once I was gone from this beautiful world. If not for my children, I most likely would not have been here today to write my story since my children always gave me the strength, courage, and sheer determination to overcome the most challenging situations that I had faced along my very personal turbulent journey.