A Deep Love and Maison d’Hérelle: The Story of a Life Marked by HIV/AIDS
Michel, a former resident and tenant at Maison d’Hérelle, shares his story of love, compassion and resilience. Michel takes us on his personal journey, intertwined with that of his partner Gilles who was living with HIV/AIDS. Their love story began in 1989, when Michel learned of Gilles’s condition. Despite their health challenges, they decided to move forward together, while respecting each other’s personal choices.
A mother’s story: My Son’s Moving Battle with AIDS
Today I would like to share a moving account of my life as Steven’s mother and his battle with HIV/AIDS. From the moment he was diagnosed, Steven fought valiantly against the many ailments associated with his condition, enduring various illnesses and demanding treatments. In 2015, we needed to find a specialized care home for Steven, and that is when we came across Maison d’Hérelle.
Reclaiming Life: Alain’s Inspiring Story of Living with HIV
Alain, 61, shares a remarkable story of transformation at Maison d’Hérelle. Alain moved to Maison d’Hérelle last February after a 20-year battle with HIV and weakened by a cardiovascular accident that had left him with no memory and a loss of mobility. When he arrived, Alain was distraught, stressed, and impatient, faced with the loss of autonomy imposed by his illness. But thanks to the care and adapted meals at Maison d’Hérelle, he regained his health, put on weight, and reconnected with his family. Alain’s story is an ode to resilience and the rediscovery of life’s simple joys.
Isabelle: A Life of Resilience, Struggle, and Hope at Maison d’Hérelle
