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
Ask the Advocate: Coping with an HIV DiagnosisFor people who are newly diagnosed to people who are decades into their journey, coping with an HIV diagnosis is a process...reactions2comments
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
An Unconventional Solution for HIV ReliefLiving with HIV brings its own set of challenges, including a rollercoaster of symptoms that impact every aspect of life. As someone...reactionscomments
What Does Disclosure Look Like for You?To start - let's just say there is no right or wrong way to disclose, and disclosure looks how you want it...reactions2comments
HIV Remission: bNAbs and Sustained ART-FreeScientists have been researching HIV for nearly 40 years. But unfortunately, they have not been able to create a vaccine for HIV-1...reactions1comment
