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
Support After Loss and Illness: Is It Okay to Not Be Okay?When my partner died of AIDS, the world became a maelstrom of dark emotions and platitudes. At the end of his lingering...reactions6comments
My Tips on Surviving the Holidays and Living With HIVIt doesn't take a lot for me to get excited about the holidays. I always love the feeling in the air with...reactions2comments
Challenging the Language in HIV Advocacy: A Call for ConsistencyIn the world of HIV advocacy, language is powerful. As an advocate, I have often found myself in spaces where we are...reactions1comment
Coping with Grief During the Holiday SeasonI can remember when the holidays became emotionally difficult. My father died a sudden death in April 1986. His death devastated my...reactions10comments
Homelessness and HIVThis article is based on my views as an advocate and people I have talked to who are living with HIV. Over...reactions5comments
HIV and the Impact of Animal CompanionsMy diagnosis hit me like a ton of bricks. I was not very educated on HIV, which caused that initial panic. I...reactions4comments
Honoring Loved Ones: Keeping Their Memory AliveI always try to recognize days that my community celebrates and that would get people together for a good cause or a...reactions1comment
Reclaiming My NarrativeContent Note: This article describes sexual assault. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactions1comment
What Really Happens If I Call the Suicide Hotline?“After receiving my diagnosis, I completely went into denial mode, followed by shame and guilt, followed by suicidal thoughts, followed by, "Why...reactionscomments
Who I Had to Forgive When I Learned I Was HIV PositiveWhat is the most challenging act of forgiveness you have ever had to do? I began to understand what it meant to...reactions3comments
Life After My DiagnosisI never would have thought that I would have contracted HIV my first time having sex, but it's sad to say that...reactions3comments
Encounters With "Bug Chasers"Recently, I attended an international conference in Munich, Germany, which took place shortly after AIDS 2024. As a gay, Black male who...reactionscomments
A Long and Healthy Life With HIVThere are moments in my life that I stop and realize that I am almost going to be 30 years old. The...reactions3comments
How I Handle Being a HIV Long-Term Survivor and a Long-Term CaregiverFor 30 years, I have been a caregiver to myself. I have managed doctors' appointments and treatment plans and built networks of...reactions5comments
Welcome to Pillow Talk: A Weekly HIV-Positive Support GroupAn email inviting me to Pillow Talk came at the perfect time, I had just moved to Kansas City, Missouri from Long...reactions4comments
Living With HIV and Managing MenopauseI was only in fifth grade when I began my period. I have hated every minute of them since. Menstruating while school...reactions1comment
Why I'm No Longer Ashamed of My HIV BellyOver the decades, I have watched so many vibrant, young people pass away. I knew some of them, and I only saw...reactions1comment
Safe and Supportive SpacesWe currently live in a world where safe and supportive LGBTQ+ spaces are hard to find. In my personal experience, I have...reactions1comment
Overcoming Trauma and Finding PurposeContent Note: This article describes abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. I...reactions1comment
