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
PrEPing for DisclosureI don’t think you have to disclose to your partner or family that you’re taking PrEP. This is a personal decision and...reactions1comment
Living With AnemiaI have lived with anemia for most of my life. It has been a part of my life since I started having...reactions2comments
Afraid of What?!When we think about HIV, why are people so afraid of these 3 letters? When we think about HIV why does it...reactions4comments
My Cardiovascular Care and HIVThere are times since my HIV diagnosis that I have caught myself settling in different categories of my life. Unfortunately, some of...reactions1comment
Planning a Vacation While Living with HIVI'm starting to get plans together for our upcoming Alaskan cruise. While I'm making sure I have the recommended attire and the...reactions3comments
Chronic Pain and Nerve Block InjectionsI have been dealing with chronic pain of one type or another since 2009. This is about the time they believe I...reactions9comments
Proud: Beyond HIV Status - Living FullyI am HIV-positive. I am a gay man. I am a son. I am a brother. I am a lover. I am...reactions5comments
Advocacy: The Work That Never EndsMost advocates know that our work isn’t done until the epidemic has ended. That’s something we all learn the more we advocate...reactions4comments
