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Episode 1: Becoming Aunty Botee

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In this episode, Eric Bond talks to Aunty Botee, a trans activist and social media content creator from Lesotho. Aunty Botee shares her journey from a boy child growing up in rural village in Lesotho to a young person searching for identity to a woman living with HIV, speaking up for LGBTI people. Her passion is about finding freedom and helping others live beyond their circumstances. Note to listeners: This episode contains discussion around HIV, sex work, and violence. Learn more about Aunty Botee at https://pedaids.org/2024/10/01/becoming-aunty-botee/. Beyond+ is a production of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF). Learn more about EGPAF at https://pedaids.org/.

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