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Three Little Words

Three Little Words

Written by: Austin Fast Tampa Bay Times
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 Jane Morse loved her husband Mick, even though he could be a bit distant. Then Jane's world turned upside down when Mick said three little words. A story that shocked and captivated Tampa Bay Times audiences 25 years ago gets an update, checking in on the Morse family and taking inventory of how AIDS affects America today.

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Episodes
  • Chapter 5: Her Father’s Daughter

    Chapter 5: Her Father’s Daughter
    Nov 30 2021
    Jane’s daughter does something her father Mick likely never imagined would be possible. LGBTQ+ rights have shifted dramatically since 1996, but more work remains in the fight against AIDS and its stigma, particularly among people of color and the transgender community.

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    36 mins
  • Chapter 4: Permission to Live

    Chapter 4: Permission to Live
    Nov 30 2021
    Jane decides to share their story with a St. Petersburg Times reporter to help other families, sparking passionate responses from readers. While Mick had few medical options in the ‘90s, today’s treatments make HIV practically untransmittable.

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    31 mins
  • Chapter 3: War on FRAIDS

    Chapter 3: War on FRAIDS
    Nov 30 2021
    Mick finally spills his secret, and Jane worries how she’ll provide for three teenagers alone. When Jane moves to Florida, she discovers a second epidemic just as serious as HIV: the fear of people with AIDS.

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    36 mins
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