Love, Loss & Life: Real Stories From The AIDS Pandemic
A podcast series from the National HIV Story Trust, the charity telling the story of HIV and AIDS in Britain. Presenting a perspective of the crisis in the 1980s and 1990s through the lives of a diverse set of individuals, this series recognises the true tragedy of HIV and AIDS, and shares tender stories of love, unending compassion, and the unity of a disparate community in the face of a global crisis.
Introduced by Anita Dobson and voiced by actors Christopher Ashman, Elexi Walker, and Kay Eluvian, the series features stories taken from NHST’s first book, a collection of essays, reflections, and testimonies also entitled ‘Love, Loss & Life’ which was published in 2021. The book and podcast series feature in short-form just some of the moving and tragic recollections that the NHST archive of over 100 filmed interviews, currently housed at the London Metropolitan Archive, capture in expansive detail. This extensive archive provides a 360-degree thought-provoking view of the AIDS pandemic in Britain through the real-life experiences of those who were there. Since 2015, over 120 interviews have been filmed with survivors, family members, friends, advocates, and medical professionals candidly remembering their personal experiences. Through archiving these films at the LMA, and sharing the stories collected through education, media, and art projects, NHST’s mission is to preserve the story the HIV and AIDS pandemic for those who know it, and to teach it for the first time to those who do not.
Love, Loss & Life: Real Stories From The AIDS Pandemic
David Eason: Real Stories from the AIDS Pandemic
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National HIV Story Trust, David Eason
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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David Eason's selfless commitment to volunteering at London Lighthouse, providing care for individuals affected by AIDS, exemplifies his unwavering dedication to making a difference. Collaborating with friends, he spearheaded initiatives such as the "Warriors" club-night, aimed at empowering those living with the illness to lead more fulfilling lives.
It was while in the United States that David was first exposed to the devastating impact of a new disease affecting the gay community. Throughout the AIDS pandemic, he maintained close ties with friends in the US and also witnessed the profound effects of the disease in the UK, where both he and his partner were affected.
The poignant account of the loss of his partner serves as a reminder of the profound impact of AIDS, and David's subsequent contributions promise to offer valuable insights into this critical issue.
It was while in the United States that David was first exposed to the devastating impact of a new disease affecting the gay community. Throughout the AIDS pandemic, he maintained close ties with friends in the US and also witnessed the profound effects of the disease in the UK, where both he and his partner were affected.
The poignant account of the loss of his partner serves as a reminder of the profound impact of AIDS, and David's subsequent contributions promise to offer valuable insights into this critical issue.
This podcast series features stories taken from our first book, a collection of essays, reflections, and testimonies also entitled ‘Love, Loss & Life’ which you can buy here.
An audiobook is also available here.
Visit the National HIV Story Trust website
