Casey Krueger

I 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...

Months 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...

As 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...

Months 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...

While 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...

Since 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...

Most 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...

Any 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...

There 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...

When 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...

HIV. 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...

As I sit here on Halloween night, staying inside instead of venturing out, I am left thinking about the wonderful variety of masks that are being worn right now. Not...

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...

Life 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...