My Most Important LessonI have been an advocate for over 5 years now. In that time, I have learned so much. I’ve learned about advances in the field of HIV treatment, other advocate...reactions2comments
My Journey with KetoMonths ago, I began my journey with the keto diet. My weight was causing me so much physical, mental, and emotional stress that I wanted to take some sort of...reactions1comment
Common HIV MythsAs a public health worker and advocate, I have dealt with a lot of myths surrounding HIV. Unfortunately, some of these are more common than most and are the hardest...reactions3comments
My Self-Care Journey: An UpdateMonths ago, I talked about how it was time to practice what I preach and actually take time and action for self-care. I am happy to say that I have...reactions1comment
I May Need A Lot, But I Don't Need Your PityWhile speaking to a good friend of mine about my life’s struggles and challenges, I made a statement that inspired me to write this: “No matter what I have gone...reactions4comments
COVID and HIV: Feels Like Deja VuSince the COVID-19 crisis began, many of us faced the following months with uncertainty. I noticed a lot of mistrust, misinformation, and disbelief surrounding the events that were unfolding. Once...reactions1comment
Advocacy: The Work That Never EndsMost advocates know that our work isn’t done until the epidemic has ended. That’s something we all learn the more we advocate. But let's take a step back, back from...reactions4comments
Nothing Stands Without SupportAny engineer will tell you that you can’t build something successfully without support. Just like the mighty oak must have a strong system of roots to grow and flourish, someone...reactions3comments
Self-Care: Practicing What I PreachThere are few concepts in this world that are more common than not “practicing what you preach.” I have definitely been in the category of “Do as I say, not...reactions3comments
Magnetic Couples - More Than Just AttractionWhen you think of magnets, many different things might come to mind. The main idea is always the same: two things being drawn together by an invisible force. Well, I...reactions6comments
The Importance of CommunityHIV. Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The first word is the most important to remember: we are human. We are social creatures at our core and have a need to connect and...reactions1comment
The Masks We WearIn recent years, we've all become more familiar with masks, as people have found innovative ways to help slow the spread of illness. But beyond the visible masks, there's another...reactions8comments
For Those Born with HIV: Where Is Our Day?Having HIV since birth, I have been given much to mourn and much to celebrate. Celebration and remembrance are two very important parts of an advocate’s life. We revel in...reactions1comment
Growing Up with HIV: My ChallengeLife is full of wonder, and sometimes, we wonder why life is so full of challenges. My life, of course, is no different. Everything started off normal enough: I was...reactions6comments
