Can You Donate Blood When You're Undetectable?I was recently asked: could I donate blood as someone living with HIV? I’m 50, with an undetectable viral load that’s almost...reactionscomments
HIV Fatigue Is More Than Just Being TiredWith close to 4 decades of living with HIV, I have seen a lot of ups and downs where my health is...reactions16comments
Life Essentials From a Long-Term SurvivorI've been living with HIV for nearly 4 decades. I've been on effective treatment for over half of that time. I am...reactions7comments
How I Handle One of My Biggest HIV FearsNothing makes me wince more than brain studies related to HIV. It seems like the news about HIV's impact on our skull...reactions10comments
Why I'm Not Sick of Sick DaysPicture it - you’re bopping along at a decent clip. You’re getting things done. By all standards, things are running smoother than...reactions3comments
I'm a Longterm Survivor, Not a Miracle"You're a miracle- you know that, right?!" Someone said that to me once. They had just heard me talk about 20 years...reactions1comment
The Importance of Addressing Your Mental HealthAs we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month and since people with HIV have higher rates of depression, I thought it would...reactions4comments
A HIV Valentine's Day Love StoryValentine’s Day shouldn't feel like April Fool’s Day to people living with HIV, but stigma and concerns about disclosing one's status make...reactions1comment
A Talk With My Doc: The Importance of TrustI'm thankful for my HIV doc, Dr. Greg as I call him in writing. In person? It's more like: "Hey! How ya...reactions4comments
The Years of the RabbitI'm a casual fan of astrology; the coffee shop, newspaper dabbling variety. Please forgive any ignorance on my part. What I'm confident...reactions2comments
My "College" YearsOne of the biggest hurdles we face when diagnosed with HIV is the disruption of our plans for the future. From the...reactions3comments
The Disclosure Back-To-School SpecialI respect the heaviness inherent in this topic. The consequences of disclosure can vary wildly from one person to another. A lot...reactions3comments
How HIV Has Shaped My LifeHello there! My name is Shawn Decker and I’d like to share a little bit of info on how HIV has shaped...reactions5comments
The Day I Was DiagnosedI was 11 years old when I was diagnosed with HIV on March 26, 1987. There were no effective treatments available at...reactions11comments
