HIV/AIDS LONG-TERM SURVIVOR * YOUTH EDUCATION * ADVOCACY * ACTIVISM * RESOURCES
Houston, Texas - United States
Photos of Bob Bowers
“The truth shall set you free.”
But first, it’ll gut you, test you, and burn everything false to the ground.
The True Tale of One Tough Pirate is coming.
No filters. No shame. Just truth—inked deep, spoken loud, and lived out loud.
Long-term HIV/AIDS survivor Bob Bowers
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Dearest Bob, I wanted to let you know how honored I am to have met you, and am continually inspired, with every moment, by your strength, passion, sincerity, kindness, and positive outlook on all things. For living your truth, with compassion, and a raised fist. You're amazing. Namaste, Vicki
You are one great guy! Showing the world that there is no difference to live like the next guy. I am glad I found your profiles. Thanks Bob you are the rain in the arid desert world of AIDS. RIGHT ON ONE TOUGH PIRATE!
Thanks, Lydia
Survive and Thrive!
" I was five years old when I first saw my dad’s tattoo—a bulldog on his forearm. That image stuck with me, and from that moment, I knew I wanted ink of my own someday. What I didn’t know was how deeply tattoos would become woven into my identity, my survival, and my story."
"Long-Term Survivors are defined as having a HIV/AIDS diagnosis before 1996. They share those earliest and darkest years of the epidemic when there were no effective treatments. Effective treatments were available in 1995-96. Protease inhibitors transformed HIV infection from a “death sentence” to a more chronic but manageable condition."
Mr Bowers. I have recently viewed your documentary film, "The Fire Within". I was moved beyond words. I met you about 5 years ago at San Diego State University and was challenged and humbled by your life. I live my life in the moment and often your powerful existence reminds me not to sweat the small stuff. Thank you for all of your work and guidance. You are truly my inspiration.
