Pepe
My Story
Meet Pepe!
Pepe shares about his life with David and the experience of loss after 41 years together
Pepe’s family of origin
Family expectations and wanting different things for life
The story of an early love in Peru
Pepe shares about his decision to get married in Peru
The experience of moving from Peru to the US
Pepe shares an interesting family connection to The Oscars
Loved Ones
How Pepe met his husband, David
The story of building a home together
Loss of trust after being hurt
Pepe reflects on how he was taken care of and celebrated on his first birthday after David’s death
Reflections on living through the COVID 19 pandemic
Getting a diagnosis of HIV in the early 1980’s
Challenges & Accomplishments
Language barriers in a new country
Pepe discusses his priorities in life now
Thoughts on loneliness and moving on in life after loss
A time that Pepe was proud of himself and his husband
In response to the question, “How do you think people will remember you?”
Thoughts on Success
Regrets and Fears
One thing Pepe would change in his life
Something Pepe wishes could have been different about his childhood
Insecurities about money and people’s motivations
Values
Living closeted in Peru due to the culture and religion, and coming out in America
Thoughts on religion
Pepe discusses his top values and friendship
Daily and weekly routines in Pepe’s life now
