Christmas and DepressionAs the cold front moved in, I began to feel the desire to decorate the Christmas tree. This is highly unusual for...reactions8comments
Forever ThankfulThis time of year, I am always so thankful for what I have in life. There are so many times in my...reactions3comments
Minutes with Jah: Big Things and New AspirationsMental health check-in! It has been some time since I've done a mental health check-in with you all. So I wanted to...reactions3comments
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
7 Tips for Attending In-Person Events SafelyThe combination of winter months, holidays, and an ongoing pandemic can create challenges for those living with HIV who are susceptible to...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: USCHA and Medical MistrustA recently attended the NMAC United States Conference on HIV and AIDS in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and I had a blast...reactions2comments
For Me, for You, for Our Community: World AIDS DayEach year, on December 1st, I celebrate World AIDS Day alongside my community. This day is one that I cherish every year...reactions1comment
World AIDS Day: A Day of Mourning or Celebration?In Houston, Texas 2005, I was working at an organization named AVES, which is no longer in service. I was the event...reactions2comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: World AIDS DayIt's been 21 years since I tested positive for HIV. On this World AIDS day, I celebrate my life and journey living...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: 3 Tips to Set Holiday BoundariesThere are many holidays celebrated in the United States over the fall and winter. For people living with HIV (PLWHIV), this may...reactions2comments
HIV and Happy: How I Found That Feeling AgainLong-term survival requires you to navigate the difficulties of the chronic condition landscape. The overwhelming circumstances of living with HIV can cast...reactions5comments
What Does Aging Look Like for MeFirst, I want to say that I never thought that I would be living this long with HIV. Not that it is...reactions2comments
Being a Long-Term Survivor: Finding Love After SeroconvertingLong-term survivor and HIV advocate, Robert, talks about seroconverting and finding acceptance not only in himself but from others around him that...reactions1comment
Social Security Disability: Overwhelming SituationI have been on social security disability since I received my HIV/AIDs diagnosis. When I was working, my employers felt as though...reactions4comments
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
Struggling to SleepInsomnia is more common than people think. For those that can rest peacefully, insomnia seems taboo. When I begin to connect the...reactions2comments
Why I Went PublicMy partner asked me a question the other day, and it made my mind start to re-process why I came out publicly...reactions1comment
Monkeypox and HIV: Frequently Asked QuestionsIn 2022, the human monkeypox virus spread to countries that normally do not have the disease. Monkeypox is a worldwide public health...reactions1comment
Life Lessons From Living With HIVWhen I discovered that I was living with HIV, I thought my life was over. Little did I know that it would...reactions11comments
