Courtney with her dad John.

Courtney Shelor

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Courtney with her dad John.

My dad was my hero

Father, Grandfather, Protector, Best Friend, and Hero, John Shelor. My father was only 57 years old when he was diagnosed with HIV and dementia. It is hard for any daughter to become a caretaker for her dad. The fact that I had to deal with discrimination alongside health care issues is something no family should have to face.