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
2022 World Mental Health Day: Prioritizing Your Self-CareMy mental health is very important to me. October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and it made me start to ask...reactions6comments
Loneliness Is a Killer: Here's How I Address ItAfter the quarantine of the Covid pandemic, I wasn't surprised to learn that loneliness is a negative factor in treatment adherence. The...reactions6comments
Minutes with Jah: My Monkeypox Vaccine ExperienceJahlove is back with another session where he opens up about his concerning experience trying to receive the monkeypox vaccine to guard...reactions1comment
National Latinx AIDS Awareness DayEvery year I try to highlight the work my community and my peers do around national awareness days. I try to highlight...reactions2comments
Self-Stigma and How We Talk About HIVEarlier this year, we began a conversation about self-stigma in our Facebook group. What we learned from the community about how they...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: Why I Got the COVID VaccineIn this Minutes with Jah video, Jahlove talks about remaining vigilant with his health and opting to get vaccinated against the coronavirus...reactions2comments
Supporting Women Is Not HappeningI mentioned in a previous article how there are a lot of people who live with HIV who do not feel supported...reactions9comments
The Future of HIV CareHIV first started spreading widely in the United States in the 1980s. This means that some of the first people to work...reactions3comments
Who Am II am a woman of color; I am who I am! I am a woman of color, someone's daughter, sister, mother, and...reactions4comments
Self-Care: Navigating BoundariesThere has been an increase in conversations lately around mental health and what self-care looks like. I have been determined to continue...reactions1comment
Minutes with Jah: Jah Makes His Mark In HistoryIn this Minutes with Jah video, Jahlove talks about being a part of history when it comes to the US National HIV/AIDS...reactions1comment
Minutes With Jah: You Are Deserving of LoveAs human beings, community and connection are natural desires. Jah talks about his experience and how he reconciled with his self-worth after...reactions1comment
The Way I Look at DisclosureWhile some people are very open with their status, some individuals like me are not. There are many times when I envy...reactions1comment
An HIV+ Gay Man's Thoughts for Gay Men's HIV Awareness DayMy identity as a gay man has always been intertwined with HIV. Before I came out, I sat in my parent’s living...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: It’s My New YearIn this Minutes with Jah video, Jahlove talks about his birthday and how excited he is to celebrate with the H-I-V.net community...reactions1comment
