Bruning

Bruning has been living with HIV since 1988 and has witnessed the significant advancements in treatment and societal attitudes toward the virus. Initially given three years to live, Bruning participated in early AZT trials, which contributed to her survival until antiretroviral therapies became available. She advocates for the normalization of HIV testing, emphasizing that it should be included in routine sexual health screenings to combat the stigma surrounding the virus.