My Therapy JourneyI almost died prior to receiving my HIV diagnosis. While my case was a dramatic trip to receiving a diagnosis, receiving a positive diagnosis under any circumstances can be extremely... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 frequent than most people realize. Life by itself... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Overwhelming ExpenseThere has always been a discussion around how much more expensive healthcare costs is in the United States. Unfortunately, many individuals do not take notice of this matter until they... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
An Unfunny LaughWe all occasionally find ourselves in a position where a joke is told, and we simply find it distasteful. It does not necessarily mean we are surrounded by the wrong... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Getting Sick During a PandemicThis pandemic has had everyone on their toes, especially those of us with weaker immune systems. Experiencing an illness during this time adds to the stress that is already being... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthy LivingLiving a healthy life is something that is beneficial regardless of HIV status. Since it is so important to live a healthy life, there are several aspects to consider when... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Affording Medicare Prescription CopaysFacing the high costs associated with acquiring the HIV antiviral medications can be incredibly stressful. Sometimes even with insurance, the out-of-pocket expense left for the patient to deal with can... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Case Management: A SaviorBeing diagnosed with HIV can come as quite a surprise. Unfortunately, another surprise can come when trying to manage your medical care after the diagnosis. The treatment costs surrounding those... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Negative MarriageI was undiagnosed for many years. Doctors think I possibly had HIV for 7 years by the time I found out due to a hospital trip. At the point that... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Coming Back from the BrinkOver the years, I have noticed there is a strong misconception that AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are separate conditions. In all reality, AIDS is the... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Treatment Experience with Infectious Disease DoctorsAs with every medical condition, not everybody’s HIV treatment experience is similar. Over the last serval years, I have had many different experiences regarding my HIV care. Some of the... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 sure that I knew how lucky I was... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
HIV Testing and Well-Woman ExamsWhen we found out I was positive, we had so many questions about why I was not informed sooner. By looking at my numbers, the general idea was that I... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments