Why I Stopped Being an HIV Advocate, Then Started AgainIn 1988, I met an AIDS activist, and my life was forever changed. It was during my high school years when I...reactions2comments
Discussing Sex in the Doctor's OfficeSex is a taboo subject for most Americans. It can get personal and emotional very quickly. Talking about gender and sexuality is...reactions1comment
Steps I Took to Handle Mental Health StrainBefore I found out about my HIV status, I believe that my mental health was solid. I would not say that it...reactions2comments
How Shingles Reminded Me HIV Health Is My Top PriorityYears ago, after a long Mardi Gras weekend, my partner woke up with a rash on his side. Within a few hours...reactions8comments
The Connection Between Migraine and HIVI was diagnosed with chronic migraine in 2009. Since then, I have tried a variety of treatment options. These treatments range from...reactionscomments
An HIV Test Saved My Life, but Not How You ThinkI took my first and only HIV test 3 decades ago. It saved my life, but not in the way you might...reactions2comments
Getting Tested RegularlyIn all honesty, I can acknowledge that something like HIV can really make you nervous. Not only nervous about getting tested but...reactions1comment
My Experience with Chickenpox, Shingles, and HIVSeveral years ago, I ended up with shingles. This was a health condition that I was not expecting to experience so early...reactions4comments
Being a CounselorI have pursued a career in public health for over 6 years now and in my current position, I am not fully...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
Fast Facts About PrEPPrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP is a way to reduce the risk of getting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). PrEP is currently...reactions1comment
Condoms versus PrEP?I feel like the battle of all battles is being fought in our communities. In one corner, you have the newcomer: a...reactions4comments
Battling Norovirus and Aging With HIVHere I am on the cusp of celebrating 40 years of being positive. There is nothing like an extra illness over the...reactions4comments
Family Is LoveFamily is love. It is a sense of great loyalty for the people in your life that you cherish. Family stands by...reactions5comments
A HIV Valentine's Day Love StoryValentine’s Day shouldn't feel like April Fool’s Day to people living with HIV, but stigma and concerns about disclosing one's status make...reactions1comment
How Can I Protect My Skin Better in the Winter?Believe it or not, summer is not the only season when skincare matters! One of the most important functions of the skin...reactions2comments
Positive Status and Building a Positive Support GroupI would not be where I am today without community support. Community support is so vital when it comes to someone living...reactionscomments
SisterLove's 20/20 Leading Women SocietyJournalism is invisible advocacy for me, I have been writing since high school. I have been blogging about living with HIV on...reactionscomments
A Death Diagnosis at 27: A Story of Love, Loss, and ResilienceIt was 1985 and a good year until... "You're positive; put your life in order. You'll be dead in 18 to 24...reactions3comments
Do You Really See Me?Two mildly safe assumptions people can make about me upon sight. I present as a woman and I am Black. Tricky things...reactions7comments
