8,760 DaysThere have been 8,760 days of my life that I had to learn how to cope, deal with, get over and adjust to my HIV status. How many of you... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lessons LearnedA little while back, I wrote about my going to therapy for the first time in my life. I engaged in short-term therapy that is made available by the clinic I... By Kalvin Pugh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Freeing Myself from Past Pain Gives Me a Happy LifeI've repeatedly been asking myself why I keep trying to resurface and hold on to the pain of my past when it no longer serves me and doesn’t reflect how... By Zora Voyce2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Family Is LoveFamily is love. It is a sense of great loyalty for the people in your life that you cherish. Family stands by who you are, the way you live, supporting... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Pride Remembrance & Reflection, Part 2Editor's note: In part 1, Steven shared how the LGBTQIA community supported him after coming out as gay to his family. In this piece, he reflects on the positive impact... By Steven Campa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Types of Painful Conditions Associated With HIVLearning about being HIV-positive can be difficult enough. Realizing that there are many types of pain that people with HIV might endure can be even more unsettling. The source of... By Heather Renee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dear Diary [4.30.21]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... By Ze2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank!Many people living with HIV change their diets as a way to adopt healthier habits. Fueling your body the right way can greatly affect your overall health. Although many of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Happy Anniversary"We are more than the cautionary tale. We are beings and vessels that seek and desire dignity, pleasure, freedom in who we are before our diagnosis." I learned this from... By Kamaria Laffrey5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
ProudThe first time I heard the word homosexuality, it was said with disdain. It was a Sunday morning, and it came from a man behind a pulpit whose bigotry was... By Kalvin Pugh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like HIV can mean... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living with Multiple Health ConditionsOne condition, two conditions, three conditions, four... Some health conditions are easier to live with than others. I have spent most of my life battling one chronic ailment or another... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Improving CholesterolHigh cholesterol, sometimes called hyperlipidemia, means having high levels of cholesterol in your blood. There are many factors that may impact your risk of having high cholesterol. Certain HIV medications... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Casey Krueger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
June FifthJune 5 is Long-Term Survivors Day and marks the 40 year when the world heard of the first cases of HIV/AIDS in the United States in 1981. After doing some... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Improve Bone HealthBone health is at greater risk for some people, including those living with HIV/AIDS. People living with HIV in Europe and North America tend to have lower bone mineral densities... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Top Three Facebook Dating FeaturesIn my last blog, I broke down what I wrote in my Facebook bio to attract my ideal male companion. I recommend you read that blog before reading because this... By Zora Voyce2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PrEP Around the World: #PrEP4Love CampaignPrEP outreach is needed given that it works really well at raising awareness about preventing HIV. However, only a very small portion of people use it. The need for outreach is... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
TIMEDo you ever think about how much time you have wasted? What I mean by that is the time that was wasted being worried. For me, I was worried about... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
HIV Prevention During a PandemicPrior to COVID‐19, many of my nights and weekends consisted of hanging with friends or family. But, of course, in the times when I did not go out, I still... By Steven Campa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments