How I Stopped the Isolation of Aging with HIVThere are two parts to my life with HIV. On one side, the friends I lost before the Protease Inhibitors stopped the...reactions3comments
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
Aging and Transparency: The Strength in Sharing the Story of StruggleBoth living with HIV and aging over time is something that I and many others go through. I was young when I...reactions1comment
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
How I Avoid HIV Burnout as a Long-Term SurvivorI recently found an article about HIV burnout at my doctor’s office. I only had time to read the first sentence before...reactions1comment
My Journey Toward HIV Treatment and AdherenceBlack gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV compared to other groups...reactions1comment
Getting a Tattoo While Living with HIV: What Should I Know?30 years ago, not long after learning I was HIV positive, I decided to get a tattoo. It seemed like everyone had...reactions4comments
Why I Unlearned Self-Stigma as an HIV Positive ManHIV-related stigma and discrimination affect the emotional well-being and mental health of people living with HIV. At least I can say that...reactionscomments
From Youth to Adulthood, The Fight to End HIV Stigma and Build SupportJust a few years ago, Youth Power Up for A Stigma-Free Future served as the theme for the 10th Anniversary of the...reactionscomments
Pay Attention To Your Body: What HIV and Menopause Taught MeHas HIV taught you to pay attention to your body? I know mine did. After living with HIV for almost 3 decades...reactionscomments
Overcoming Barriers to HIV Care and TreatmentAmerican cities can vary in their quantity and quality of HIV care provision. Some may lack adequate access, convenient locations, and culturally...reactions3comments
I Am A Woman Aging, Just Like YouIn 1997, I received my HIV diagnosis. I am in awe that I have lived this long, especially because in the beginning...reactionscomments
Living with HIV for Over 30 Years: My Soul Looks Back and WondersThis year, I have had several occasions to ask myself "how I got over." Meaning, how is it that I have lived...reactions12comments
When My Pharmacy Bill Made Me Pause TreatmentI think anyone who gets an HIV+ diagnosis spends the first few weeks in pure survival mode. I know I did. Whatever...reactions5comments
How My HIV Diagnosis Led to a Positive Career ChangeIt has been nine years since I have been diagnosed with HIV. I cannot believe how fast the time flew right on...reactions35comments
A Guide to Talking About Living With HIVTalking about your HIV status out loud or admitting that you've been diagnosed is not easy. This is a condition that has...reactions11comments
Why We Celebrate Pride"I am proud of all of my identities, relationships and accomplishments. Pride is not only something that you feel around Pride Season...reactions2comments
Reclaiming My Life After My DiagnosisBeing a woman is already hard enough with the constant reminders in many spaces of how we are not valued as much...reactions2comments
Being in a Serostatus RelationshipIt can be so uncomfortable at times. I know that I am holding something in me that wants to kill me, to...reactions3comments
Minutes with Jah: HIV Vaccine Awareness DayNational HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is celebrated every year on May 18th to recognize all people who are working on research towards...reactionscomments
