A New Role: Where My Career and HIV Experience CollideI have some great news that I would like to share with you all. I was promoted from program supervisor to senior...reactions1comment
Mental Well-BeingStigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait which is thought...reactions13comments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect YourselfAs the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here...reactions1comment
My Cruising Vacation ExperienceI recently returned from my very first cruise. I was super nervous to go for various reasons. These reasons ranged from being...reactions1comment
This Is How Black Women FeelAmong all women, Black women are disproportionately affected by HIV and have the highest rate of HIV diagnosis in the United States...reactions2comments
My Medical Care Journey: Transitioning from Negative to Positive CareReceiving an HIV diagnosis can easily knock you off your feet and stun you. This happened to me. Once the initial impact...reactions1comment
Challenges, Advocacy, and Support for Long-term SurvivorsLiving with HIV can be a journey of ups and downs, but for those who are long-term survivors, our challenges can be...reactions1comment
Being a Long-Term Survivor: Finding What Works for YouWhat works best for you may be different than what works best for another person managing their HIV treatment. Jerilyn, a long-term...reactions3comments
Doctors Aren't One Size Fits AllA post on our H-I-V.net Facebook page read: "Has anyone ever had a bad experience with a doctor? How did you deal...reactions4comments
Support Groups Are Powerful!I’m a huge advocate of finding support groups that cater to an individual's needs because they have helped me embrace and normalize...reactions3comments
Positive SupportI expressed to you all that I have been wanting to start a social support group for HIV-positive men at my place...reactions3comments
Skill DevelopmentAs of lately, I have been spending a lot of time thinking about my leadership skills and how I want to continue...reactions2comments
Breaking Barriers to PrEP Uptake in Black WomenIn recent years, there has been a growing movement from organizations to empower and uplift Black women in all aspects of life...reactions1comment
Sleep, Insomnia, and Chronic ConditionsSighing with frustration, I roll over on my back and stretch. I have been laying in bed, trying to fall asleep, for...reactions3comments
HIV Testing and Other Services Site LocatorThe CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in the United States encourages everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 to...reactions4comments
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
World AIDS Day and the Red RibbonWorld AIDS Day takes place on December 1st each year since 1998. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the...reactionscomments
World AIDS Day: Another YearDid you know that in 1988 that the World Health Organization (WHO) was the one who created World AIDS Day? So that...reactions1comment
The Years of the RabbitI'm a casual fan of astrology; the coffee shop, newspaper dabbling variety. Please forgive any ignorance on my part. What I'm confident...reactions2comments
REPLAY: Post-Holiday RecoveryThe holiday season is not always filled with joy. Each year, health leaders and advocates share their stories of grief, loss, family...reactions1comment
