What Healthcare Providers Should Know About HIVLast month I was asked to be a consultant and look over a HIV curriculum that was used to teach healthcare providers...reactions1comment
"I'm Just Joking": The Harm of Joking About HIV/AIDSWe all occasionally find ourselves in a position where a joke is told, and we simply find it distasteful. It does not...reactions5comments
Addressing Bug ChasersThere is a growing problem within the community, particularly within that of MSM (men who have sex with men). It isn't necessarily HIV...reactions2comments
Beyond Diagnosis: How Embracing My HIV Status Taught Me to Truly LiveI began my HIV journey during the year with the highest number of AIDS deaths ever recorded in the United States. I...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
What I Do to Control the Anxiety of UncertaintyThis is the 30th year that some type of HIV testing has been a part of my life. From the first confirmation...reactionscomments
Self-Help Tips to Manage AnxietyOccasional anxiety is normal. But people with anxiety disorders have severe and excessive worry. That worry can be about big things –...reactions1comment
Life Essentials From a Long-Term SurvivorI've been living with HIV for nearly 4 decades. I've been on effective treatment for over half of that time. I am...reactions7comments
How I Handle One of My Biggest HIV FearsNothing makes me wince more than brain studies related to HIV. It seems like the news about HIV's impact on our skull...reactions10comments
Why I'm Not Sick of Sick DaysPicture it - you’re bopping along at a decent clip. You’re getting things done. By all standards, things are running smoother than...reactions3comments
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
The Importance of Addressing Your Mental HealthAs we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month and since people with HIV have higher rates of depression, I thought it would...reactions4comments
What Parents Should Know About HIV and PreventionYoung people – ages 13 to 24 years – account for 1 in 4 new HIV transmissions. And around 3 in 5...reactions1comment
The TestIf I knew then what I know now I would have learned about using protection from contracting any STIs. It seems that...reactions1comment
Pride and SupportThroughout pride season we see many businesses and corporations slapping pride colors on anything and everything. But there are so many other...reactions3comments
Processing an HIV DiagnosisWith my 9-year anniversary of my HIV diagnosis slowly approaching, I started to think about those that are going through a new...reactionscomments
My Mental HealthDuring the past several years, I knew I needed to really look at my mental state and my overall mental health. I...reactions1comment
What I Do When I Can't AnymoreIronically, I did not consider pursuing a career until I became HIV-positive. I had been very happy working front-line service-level jobs in...reactions5comments
Step Up, Step BackFor me, becoming an advocate and part of leading a community is learning to prioritize visibility, support, and self-care while balancing or...reactions3comments
Self-Care: Navigating BoundariesThere has been an increase in conversations lately around mental health and what self-care looks like. I have been determined to continue...reactions1comment
