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Living with HIV brings its own set of challenges, including a rollercoaster of symptoms that impact every aspect of life. As someone who is journeying through this experience, I have...

Being HIV positive is a journey through uncharted waters. It's a battle that is not just fought against the symptoms of the virus but also against stigma, ignorance, and the...

For many, studying abroad is nothing short of a dream come true. However, for those of us living with HIV, this dream can be accompanied by a cocktail of concerns...

Insomnia is more common than people think. For those that can rest peacefully, insomnia seems taboo. When I begin to connect the dots on my sleepiness, I arrive at the...

Do you ever feel like you may have missed your opportunity at love? Like maybe love passed you by. I know that a love I imagine exists. I know it...

Editor's note: Trigger warning - This article shares a personal experience of sexual assault. If you are an adult survivor, you are not alone. Visit the National Sexual Assault Hotline...

Editor's note: Trigger warning - This article shares a personal experience of childhood sexual abuse. If you are an adult survivor, you are not alone. Visit the National Sexual Assault...

To say that I had life more figured out than I did 2 months ago would be a lie. And it seems like I honestly have it less figured out...

It always seems easy at first. It’s as if men love me for the first 2 years with no restraints. Or maybe I turn a blind eye to the things...

The casino hotel room was every bit fabulous, a true oasis for a king and queen. But this weekend, that big beautiful bed would be accompanied by one person. Someone...

I decided to write a poem about my experience with some HIV stigma and the things that people have said. I truly believe that if we continue to work against...

I have had my fair share of struggles and childhood trauma. But throughout my childhood, I was blessed with 3 siblings (and a buttload of half-siblings). I don’t think I...

Well, he’s back. An ex-boyfriend has snuck his way back into my life, and he’s pulling on my heartstrings. I find myself latching on to his movements and, more special...

Dating is never easy. There are so many factors you have to consider when trying to choose someone to share your energy with. Physical appearance is something that you’re first...

In pursuit of my “magis” or higher purpose, I have been reading some interesting articles. One article, in particular, pulled my heart, and shed light on my own life. _______As...

There I lie in bed, unable to gather the energy to move. The ceiling fan above me was whirling round and round before the continuous spinning caused me to feel...

Dear Diary, One day soon, I hope to be an outspoken advocate for HIV survivors, but the fear of the stigma still fogs my mind. I know that everything I...