Regardless of who gave what to who or who's exploiting who, the fact is that this young woman is trying to deal with a very tough situation in the best way she knows how. As I've posted previously, I don't agree with everything she's done, but I hope the best for her and I hope she finds something she's happy doing.
Try to imagine that you found out you had HIV when you were 20 years old. Do you think you would be doing better than her? From what's been posted here, she's seems to be keeping her spirits up, focusing on the positive, and trying to make the best of what has happened.
I know she's Canadian, but give the girl a little break.
Good luck Laura!