Case studies
Andrew's Pride Story
"Growing up I always knew I was different. I was 8 years old when I realised, I liked boys. Little did I know, my primary school and high school years would be hell because of that discovery. My truth brought...
Agatha's Pride Story
“The world around me treated me like a virus, I lost my confidence, dreams, and didn’t want to see myself as natural as I was, I wanted a new me. I moved from house to house not because I was...
Ellie's pride story
My HIV story started when I was 21 after taking a routine home STI test. Shocked and scared, I decided to keep it mostly a secret. As the years went on the secret started to swallow me, so I began...
John's pride story
"I have been involved with George House Trust for over 20 years, giving back to the organisation in return for the support I have received over the years. It is rewarding to support people who are newly diagnosed and help...
Councillor Thomas's pride story
“For 40 years George House Trust has been a social conscience of our city in ensuring how we as Mancunians come together to support each other and members of our communities diagnosed with HIV. My role as the political lead...
Adam's pride story
"When I was diagnosed with HIV, my world crashed in front of me. I got really sick and my body and mind was shutting down, it affected my relationship with myself and I lost my confidence. I didn't realise then,...
Grahame's pride story
“I’ve been in a long-term relationship with George House Trust since I moved to Manchester in 1999. Mostly through assisting with design and comms outputs over the years. Most recently working on the design of the 40th Anniversary exhibition at...
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