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
Pregnancy While Living with HIVIf you are living with HIV and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may have a lot of questions. The...reactions1comment
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
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
HIV Disproportionately Affects Transgender PeopleDoctors know that certain groups of people have higher rates of HIV. In the United States, for example, people of transgender experience...reactions1comment
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
I Am ProudOne thing that I have been seeing online lately is individuals sharing their proudest moments. I have shared with you all my...reactionscomments
It’s Ok Not to Be OkA few weeks back, at the age of 33, I went to therapy for the first time in my life. I, like...reactions2comments
Facing the DarknessContent Note: This article describes suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis StoryI was diagnosed with AIDS in mid-June, 2000, in northwest Alabama. I was only 27 years old, with a marriage and three...reactions1comment
Let’s Change the Way We Speak About HIVWords matter. When we talk about certain things, people view another person differently by the choice of words someone else uses. Stigmatizing...reactions4comments
