The Moment Everything Changed: Teen Pregnancy, HIV, and the Secret I Kept

The moment everything changed. In this raw and courageous interview, Sihle shares her deeply personal journey of giving birth as a teenager, discovering she was HIV positive, , navigating the secret, and finding the strength to rebuild her life.

Sihle opens up about one of the most tumultuous periods of her life. She walks us through the shocking moment of her HIV diagnosis, grappling with a teenage pregnancy, and the emotional turmoil of losing her father. This conversation explores the immense pressure of holding a secret, and the heart-wrenching challenge of breaking the diagnosis to her mother.

We also delve into the family dynamics after her father’s passing, including the surprising way her mother discovered the pregnancy. Sihle’s story is a testament to resilience, the power of a mother’s love, and finding acceptance and hope a ...