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 his health and safety. Reinforcing the importance of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 these days to my family and friends in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 cope with this topic was incredibly valuable, especially...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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. From Jah: "In this video, I will be...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 at all or maybe it was an article...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
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 with HIV have been in the field for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 someone's friend. I am a human being that...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 pursuing different ways that I can incorporate self-care...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 Strategy Plan. Jah was part of the first...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 a toxic relationship. From Jah: "I felt the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 those who are open to everybody. There seems...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 room watching news reports about GRID (Gay Related...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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. From Jah: "Celebrating life and my accomplishments are...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Personalized Care: Redefining Treatment Success of HIVHIV is a manageable chronic condition. This means it never goes away, but there are treatments to manage symptoms and complications. HIV treatment is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART requires...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dear, Younger SelfHave you ever wished that your younger self knew what you know now? Have you ever wished you could go back and tell yourself to make a different choice? There...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 the nurse called out my name, and I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Minutes with Jah: Listen To Your BodyIn this Minutes with Jah, Jahlove, will be talking about how it's important to listen to your body and how he has had to change his eating habits because of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
HIV In America Survey FindingsThe HIV In America survey is an annual survey on H-I-V.net that aims to raise awareness of the real experiences of people who are living with HIV. The survey covers...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shaming OthersThe first thing I would like to say is that everyone has their point of view, but when those views shame other people, which is a problem for me. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Newly Diagnosed Story – NOW WHAT?What is HIV? The doctor comes in face drawn with concern and worry on his face. My heart dropped. I hold my breath without realizing it. The doctor opens his...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments