The Battle for a Healthy WeightWhen my Infectious Disease doctor started treating me, I was 100 pounds at 5 feet, 8 inches. She initially believed that getting...reactions1comment
When Disclosure is a Lifelong Experience, What Do You Do?My viral load has been undetectable for 20 years. This has kept opportunistic infections at bay, leaving me to deal with other...reactions6comments
Don't Forget Your PillOne of the most frustrating things can be missing your PrEP and having someone call you out on it. During my PrEP...reactions2comments
Transmissions in Our Doctors' OfficesI wanted to write about some disturbing news I came across and I started to do some more research about it over...reactions3comments
Recognition of WomenAs we move into Women’s History Month in March, I would like to shed light on two amazing women who have been...reactions1comment
Being HIV+ is Not a Crime, and That's Why I'm Speaking Out!I learned that being HIV+ was a crime in 1989. It was during a training session for a demonstration I participated in...reactions3comments
Self-Stigma and How We Talk About HIVEarlier this year, we began a conversation about self-stigma in our Facebook group. What we learned from the community about how they...reactions2comments
You Can Sit with UsEarly on, I did what I so often ask the patients I work with not to - I perused the internet in...reactions1comment
My Own MortalityHello Family, this your girl Octavia checking in. I had surgery a few days ago and it really scared me. It scared...reactions4comments
How I Spent Two Months Being ImmobilizedThe combination of an undetectable HIV viral load and avoiding serious injury to my body over the years led me to a...reactions12comments
For Me, for You, for Our Community: World AIDS DayEach year, on December 1st, I celebrate World AIDS Day alongside my community. This day is one that I cherish every year...reactions1comment
Weight Management and HIV - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
A Healthy RelationshipI believe that for the majority of individuals in a relationship in this world would prefer to have a healthy one. But...reactions4comments
Self-ImprovementEvery new year, I always start to think about behaviors that I would like to change or improve on. Like most people...reactions3comments
Your Life’s Journey in AdvocacyAdvocacy is not a decision you make on a whim, and it is not for the meek, it takes demanding work and...reactions1comment
You Aren't AloneI want to express how important it is to spend time with family and friends. There was a moment in my life...reactions5comments
PrEPing for SistersPrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis has been out here for over seven years, I believe. It has been shown to reduce the transmission...reactions2comments
Christmas and DepressionAs the cold front moved in, I began to feel the desire to decorate the Christmas tree. This is highly unusual for...reactions8comments
Shaming OthersThe first thing I would like to say is that everyone has their point of view, but when those views shame other...reactions2comments
