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In this digital story, Theresa discusses learning about her HIV diagnosis and how her diagnosis has changed her life. Her daughter, Crystal, discusses the importance of supporting friends and family who are HIV positive. Let's Stop HIV Together is a national HIV awareness and anti-stigma campaign produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It features stories of individuals living with HIV and the people who support them. Join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ActAgainstAIDS. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=3fee3ed417ee28e72d10704798ef7c3420131125085910390

In this digital story, four-time Olympic gold medalist, Greg Louganis discusses learning about his HIV diagnosis in the midst of his involvement in the 1988 Olympic Games. Greg encourages every newly-diagnosed individual to find support no matter how strong they are. Let's Stop HIV Together is a national HIV awareness and anti-stigma campaign produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It features stories of individuals living with HIV and the people who support them. Join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ActAgainstAIDS. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=1e7e1740aa3785fd5e974ccf0384be5f20131125085725093

In this digital story, Margot talks about learning her HIV diagnosis during her third pregnancy and how she strives to make living with HIV easier for herself and for the next woman like her who gets diagnosed with HIV. Let's Stop HIV Together is a national HIV awareness and anti-stigma campaign produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It features stories of individuals living with HIV and the people who support them. Join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ActAgainstAIDS. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=fd073dc19266ab8ed78231b949e6dc1720131122093707734

In this digital story, Erica talks about living with HIV as a transgender woman and reassures others that it is okay to be open, discuss your HIV status, and live your best life. The more educated people are about HIV, the better they are at protecting themselves and protecting others. Let's Stop HIV Together is a national HIV awareness and anti-stigma campaign produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It features stories of individuals living with HIV and the people who support them. Join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ActAgainstAIDS. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=c4c3da593e1399fd4e132b1b2dda304620131122093611390

In this digital story, De'Bronski talks about the initial numbness and denial he experienced upon learning he was HIV positive and later realizing he had to live a full life not only for himself but for his daughter. Let's Stop HIV Together is a national HIV awareness and anti-stigma campaign produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It features stories of individuals living with HIV and the people who support them. Join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ActAgainstAIDS. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=6a3dc830a04f53614b43e7a1de8d34d220131122094019562

In this digital story, Michelle and her daughter Raven talk about living with HIV and their efforts to educate society to stop the spread of HIV. Let's Stop HIV Together is a national HIV awareness and anti-stigma campaign produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It features stories of individuals living with HIV and the people who support them. Join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ActAgainstAIDS. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=c05f312a6daeaf09fd8cda372eb7ca5320131121155906015

In this digital story, Justin discusses the stream of emotions he felt when he received his HIV diagnosis and how important it is for the disproportionately affected Latino community to have conversations about HIV. Let's Stop HIV Together is a national HIV awareness and anti-stigma campaign produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It features stories of individuals living with HIV and the people who support them. Join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ActAgainstAIDS. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=df54e4f5bad48b85b2314b74a485b0c820131121155654234

Shawn was 14 years old when he started smoking. He was in his midforties when a chronic cough and laryngitis turned out to be throat cancer. He finally quit smoking—but doctors were unable to save his larynx. He now has a stoma (opening) that allows him to breathe and a laryngeal implant that allows him to speak. In this TV ad from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Shawn describes how life's ordinary tasks are more challenging with a stoma. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=4186c97bd032d0dc9612fec4c6707e4420140620143822468

Brett started smoking at age 16. By his midthirties, Brett had gum disease—a danger for all smokers. By age 42, he had lost most of his teeth, including 16 during one surgery. In this TV ad from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Brett says that your smile says a lot about you, and smoking can take that smile away. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=53ff44575df5b4c6160d1cf1afae18a820140620143103437

Over the past 50 years, the social acceptability of smoking has declined significantly; this is a keystone accomplishment of the tobacco control movement. This video explores the importance of social norm change as a primary strategy for improving public health by reducing smoking rates. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=72dced91eb6ed03e4a6cb8f9732c905e20140128165817937