Financial hardships were rough on us, even though Mom had a good job at G.M.
I received thousands of letters of support from all around the world, all because I wanted to go to school.
Entertainers, athletes, and stars started giving me support.
A lot of my time was spent searching, thinking and planning my life.
AIDS can destroy a family if you let it, but luckily for my sister and me, Mom taught us to keep going. Don't give up, be proud of who you are, and never feel sorry for yourself.
This brought on the news media, TV crews, interviews, and numerous public appearances.