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 WearAs 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...reactions5comments
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
