Dear, Younger SelfHave you ever wished that your younger self knew what you know now? Have you ever wished you could go back and tell yourself to make a different choice? There...reactionscomments
How I Avoid HIV Burnout as a Long-Term SurvivorI recently found an article about HIV burnout at my doctor’s office. I only had time to read the first sentence before the nurse called out my name, and I...reactions1comment
HIV In America Survey FindingsThe HIV In America survey is an annual survey on H-I-V.net that aims to raise awareness of the real experiences of people who are living with HIV. The survey covers...reactionscomments
Shaming OthersThe first thing I would like to say is that everyone has their point of view, but when those views shame other people, which is a problem for me. I...reactions2comments
My Newly Diagnosed Story – NOW WHAT?What is HIV? The doctor comes in face drawn with concern and worry on his face. My heart dropped. I hold my breath without realizing it. The doctor opens his...reactions3comments
Intimacy Issues and HIV“If you don't love yourself, you won't be happy with yourself. If you can't love yourself, you can't love anyone else. You can't give the love you do not have...reactions7comments
Epidemic, Pandemic, and an OutbreakI am not sure if any of you feel this way, but I know I absolutely do. It seems like there are so many things going on in the world...reactions4comments
Ask the Advocates: Living With HIV in the SouthSouthern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is August 20. Founded in 2019 by the Southern AIDS Coalition, it serves to address the fact that for more than a decade, the South has...reactions3comments
The Lessons Grief Taught MeRecently my time as a caregiver for our two dogs came to an end. After 2 years of midnight medicine doses and endless hours of helping them move around, we...reactions5comments
Where Do You Go for HIV Information?I remember when I knew no one who lived with HIV, and I was not a part of the HIV community at all. I never knew that there was one...reactions3comments
I Am HereI am here for you. Those are the words that I wish I had heard right after I was diagnosed with HIV back in 2014. So, if you are newly...reactions2comments
Is There an Ideal Bedtime?Is there such a thing as an ideal bedtime? Or is there an optimal quantity and quality of sleep that each person needs each night? There is no single answer...reactions2comments
Health Practitioner StigmaIn a modern world, you would expect healthcare workers to be impartial or educated about HIV. While this has been my expectation, what I have encountered is entirely different. From...reactions3comments
How I Outlasted My DoctorEarlier this year my doctor said something that I hoped I would never hear. “I’ve decided to retire.” My reaction was immediate and intense. For 15 years we had been...reactions2comments
Advocacy Starts with YouAn advocate is someone who officially supports a certain cause a person who believes in that cause and wants to wholeheartedly support any way possible that they can. An advocate...reactions3comments
Getting Tested RegularlyIn all honesty, I can acknowledge that something like HIV can really make you nervous. Not only nervous about getting tested but nervous to even talk about the subject in...reactions1comment
Panic Attack versus Anxiety Attack: What's the Difference?Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health illness in the United States. And anxiety is even more common in people with HIV. One out of 5 people with HIV...reactions1comment
Empty NestTwenty-four years ago, a beautiful six-year-old girl helped me get through my diagnosis. She was my inspiration to keep going at a time in my life when I really thought...reactions4comments
History of HIV Vaccines: Where Are We Now?HIV is a virus that has been affecting people worldwide for decades. It gradually causes the immune system to fail. The immune system is your body's way of protecting you...reactions1comment
Wishes for My Younger Self"You can't be overwhelmed by the what-ifs, or you'll miss out on the best part." ― Rebekah Crane, The Upside of Falling Down When it comes to living a life with...reactions1comment
