Latent Diagnosis: Living UndiagnosedWithout the proper testing, some cases of HIV can persist for years without obvious signs of infection. I remember waking up in...reactions9comments
What Does Disclosure Look Like for You?To start - let's just say there is no right or wrong way to disclose, and disclosure looks how you want it...reactions2comments
How (and Why) I Took Control of My Treatment PlanI could not choose the time and place I became HIV positive. But I did decide when and why I would begin...reactions2comments
A Talk With My Doc: The Importance of TrustI'm thankful for my HIV doc, Dr. Greg as I call him in writing. In person? It's more like: "Hey! How ya...reactions4comments
Safety Issues, Mental Health, and HIV DiagnosisOur various personal beliefs, in this case about safety issues, affect our mental health. These beliefs are relative to ourselves and to...reactions1comment
A Good Leader: Setting the Stage for the Next GenerationWith my new role in management, I want to ensure that I am properly leading my team to success. I have held...reactions1comment
The Holiday SeasonWhether you spend the holidays with loved ones or by yourself, make sure to enjoy the time. Last year, I chose to...reactions1comment
HIV, Depression, and Household ManagementExhaustion. Lack of motivation. Blah! It is only noon, yet I feel like today has gone on forever. There is so much...reactions5comments
How I'm Handling My Cancer DiagnosisMy first opportunistic infection was Kaposi Sarcoma. It was a viral cancer that created dark purple lesions across my body. In the...reactions2comments
Creating Safe Spaces: My Evolution Into HIV PreventionI would like to share with you all a question I was asked a few days ago. I went to brunch with...reactions2comments
I'm a Longterm Survivor, Not a Miracle"You're a miracle- you know that, right?!" Someone said that to me once. They had just heard me talk about 20 years...reactions1comment
To Drink or Not to DrinkOne drink, 2 drinks. A whiskey drink or an Amaretto drink. As I look back over the last year and a realization...reactions5comments
World AIDS Day: Another YearDid you know that in 1988 that the World Health Organization (WHO) was the one who created World AIDS Day? So that...reactions1comment
Vacation DrainVacation fun or shall we say vacation stress. I have always been a homebody. When I was diagnosed with HIV, I became...reactions2comments
A MilestoneTurning 30 years of age is a major milestone in someone's life and it will be my 30th birthday in just a...reactions1comment
My Experience With Food InsecurityFood. Love it or hate it, we must have it. My relationship with food has almost always been a complicated one. When...reactions3comments
Death of a Loved OneWe develop a deep, close bond with the people we love. I am a person who loves hard - close friendships mean...reactions3comments
Navigating the Path of Being HIV Positive: The Power of Positive AlliesBeing HIV positive is a journey through uncharted waters. It's a battle that is not just fought against the symptoms of the...reactions2comments
Health Awareness for Gay MenAlthough National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day happens once a year on September 27th, that should not stop any gay man from...reactions1comment
My "College" YearsOne of the biggest hurdles we face when diagnosed with HIV is the disruption of our plans for the future. From the...reactions3comments
