The Stigmas I Face: HIV, Mental Health, and MigraineThere is stigma to the left. There is stigma to the right. Sadly, there is stigma everywhere. As a person who has...reactions3comments
Health Practitioner StigmaIn a modern world, you would expect healthcare workers to be impartial or educated about HIV. While this has been my expectation...reactions3comments
Mental Health IssuesMental health conditions, going once... Going twice...Oh, you already have them? Do not worry, so do I! Mental health conditions are more...reactions6comments
From Struggle to Strength: Rediscovering LoveAs my boyfriend moved around the apartment, one of our dogs became overly excited. The next thing I know, his laptop hits...reactions1comment
When It Rains, It PoursHave you heard of this saying before this article? I grew up hearing this saying. You may have some experience in dealing...reactions1comment
Social Security Disability: Overwhelming SituationI have been on social security disability since I received my HIV/AIDs diagnosis. When I was working, my employers felt as though...reactions4comments
Disability: Acceptance, Fight, and FearIn late 2017, I was hospitalized with pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). This is when we found out that I was HIV-positive. I originally...reactions1comment
HIV and Depression Can Help You Qualify for Social Security DisabilityStress is not good for our health, and I have been living in a state of stress. My re-evaluation for my disability...reactions3comments
The Impact of HIV on Women’s Gynecological HealthWhile both men and women are susceptible to HIV, HIV can affect women in many different ways than it affects men. The...reactions4comments
Wishes for My Younger Self"You can't be overwhelmed by the what-ifs, or you'll miss out on the best part." ― Rebekah Crane, The Upside of Falling Down...reactions1comment
Latent Diagnosis: Living UndiagnosedWithout the proper testing, some cases of HIV can persist for years without obvious signs of infection. I remember waking up in...reactions9comments
HIV Testing and Well-Woman Exams: What You Need To KnowWhen we found out I was positive, we had so many questions about why I was not informed sooner. By looking at...reactions4comments
Living with HIV: Fatigue, Depression, and InsomniaAs the day drags on, I am cuddled up with my dogs, one of my favorite blankets, and my laptop. I really...reactions4comments
My Dating Experience with HIVI was extremely worried about dating knowing about my status. I was in a bad marriage for a long time. He made...reactions3comments
The Way I Look at DisclosureWhile some people are very open with their status, some individuals like me are not. There are many times when I envy...reactions1comment
Esteem BeliefsSelf-esteem is an important component of our individual selves and has a correlation with our mental health. An individual’s self-esteem makes up...reactions4comments
"I'm Just Joking": The Harm of Joking About HIV/AIDSWe all occasionally find ourselves in a position where a joke is told, and we simply find it distasteful. It does not...reactions5comments
Trust Issues and My PTSD"None of us knows what might happen even the next minute, yet still we go forward. Because we trust. Because we have...reactions5comments
Safety Issues, Mental Health, and HIV DiagnosisOur various personal beliefs, in this case about safety issues, affect our mental health. These beliefs are relative to ourselves and to...reactions1comment
Intimacy Issues and HIV“If you don't love yourself, you won't be happy with yourself. If you can't love yourself, you can't love anyone else. You...reactions7comments
