Death of a Loved OneWe develop a deep, close bond with the people we love. I am a person who loves hard - close friendships mean...reactions3comments
The Importance of an Annual PhysicalI have been living with HIV for a little over 9 years now and even though I see my infectious disease doctor...reactions2comments
My "College" YearsOne of the biggest hurdles we face when diagnosed with HIV is the disruption of our plans for the future. From the...reactions3comments
"The BIG One" and How STIs Slip From the ConversationI have heard so many friends and clients say time and time again that they are not worried about STIs, because they...reactions1comment
Why Letting Go of What I Lost Was Actually a MistakeDespite being HIV positive for 30 years, only recently have I processed what happened to myself and my friends. I thought that...reactions1comment
Laws about Being HIV PositiveI would like to share a little bit about HIV criminalization. If you don’t know what that means: these are laws created...reactions5comments
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
The Disclosure Back-To-School SpecialI respect the heaviness inherent in this topic. The consequences of disclosure can vary wildly from one person to another. A lot...reactions3comments
Accepting Myself, Even When Others Don'tThat day in August 2017, I thought my life was forever changed for the worst. I really thought my life ended and...reactions14comments
The Stigma We FeelMany people feel there is a high level of HIV-related stigma in their communities. Folks have heard and witnessed how people living...reactions5comments
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
Support When Newly Diagnosed with HIVFew times in life can feel as lonely as receiving an HIV diagnosis. A first instinct, following the news, maybe to isolate...reactions4comments
Talking With FamilyI want to share with you all an experience that I had around World AIDS Day. Last year, in honor of World...reactions3comments
How HIV Has Shaped My LifeHello there! My name is Shawn Decker and I’d like to share a little bit of info on how HIV has shaped...reactions5comments
My First Impression of HIVWhen I found out I was immune-compromised, everything started to make sense because the energy that was being produced in the hospital...reactions2comments
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and HIVContent Note: This article describes abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. Intimate...reactions2comments
HIV and Seeking Treatment for My Mental HealthOver the years since my diagnosis, I have learned to closely guard my mental health. Learning to discuss my mental health with...reactions3comments
Let's Talk About Aging With HIVI have been living with HIV for 25 years and I never thought I would live this long with HIV. We all...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocates: Living With HIV in the SouthSouthern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is August 20. Founded in 2019 by the Southern AIDS Coalition, it serves to address the fact that...reactions3comments
HIV and GI Issues: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)A good balance of gut bacteria is important for overall health. Having too much bacteria in the wrong place can lead to...reactions2comments
