I Am a Part of the Community I ServeSometimes, I stop and take a good look at my life and realize that I had no clue that HIV would be...reactions2comments
Not Your Typical Love StoryA few months back, I wrote about how dating is complicated and how, in the middle of a pandemic, I didn’t know...reactions1comment
The 5 Stages: Coping With A New DiagnosisDiagnoses can come in many forms and take on various weights. For example, a diagnosis for the common cold may be a...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...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...reactions6comments
Musical MeditationSome of the most influential moments in our lives are shaped by the music we love, especially the music we listened to...reactions3comments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt can often be very difficult to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions for your...reactions3comments
HIV, Aging, and the Risk of Dementia in MenIt is understood that individuals who are HIV positive experience other chronic and age-related diseases. Dementia, a term used to describe chronic...reactions1comment
The Goal in Place to End the HIV EpidemicDecember 1 is marked annually as World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day serves as a day of remembrance for those who have...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Lost SoulTo become whole again within yourself takes a lot of work. Every bit of who you were is gone, at least that...reactions5comments
Struggling While ParentingEditor's note: Trigger warning - This story includes the use of derogatory language about members of the LGBTQIA community. Hello Family, this...reactions3comments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (CLOSED)In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
PrEP Journey: Side EffectsI’m not sure if I shared this with you, but I came to learn about PrEP through being broke. I was just...reactionscomments
Getting Sick During a PandemicThis pandemic has had everyone on their toes, especially those of us with weaker immune systems. Experiencing an illness during this time...reactionscomments
PandemicI am here, but not here. I feel like I am physically here but, on the outer, I feel strange - like...reactions1comment
Social Media DetoxI find that I am constantly bombarded with visual images from my television, phone, ipad, and computer. I feel constantly connected to...reactions2comments
Case Management: A SaviorBeing diagnosed with HIV can come as quite a surprise. Unfortunately, another surprise can come when trying to manage your medical care...reactions1comment
Managing HIV During a New PandemicWhen COVID-19 came to the United States, I do not think anyone was prepared for what it has done to the United...reactionscomments
A Life Giving LabelThe labels and names we give ourselves help define who we are and how we express ourselves to others. Labels can be...reactions1comment