My Advocacy Journey and the Criminalization of HIVLiving with HIV brings many concerns. Daily headlines detail issues we must advocate for or mobilize around. HIV culture and history hold...reactions2comments
The Stigmas I Face: HIV, Mental Health, and MigraineThere is stigma to the left. There is stigma to the right. Sadly, there is stigma everywhere. As a person who has...reactions3comments
Health Practitioner StigmaIn a modern world, you would expect healthcare workers to be impartial or educated about HIV. While this has been my expectation...reactions3comments
Mental Health IssuesMental health conditions, going once... Going twice...Oh, you already have them? Do not worry, so do I! Mental health conditions are more...reactions6comments
Minutes with Jah: Trans Day of RemembranceFor this video, I will be talking about Trans Day of Remembrance which happens every year on November 20. On this day...reactions1comment
Navigating the Path of Being HIV Positive: The Power of Positive AlliesBeing HIV positive is a journey through uncharted waters. It's a battle that is not just fought against the symptoms of the...reactions2comments
From Struggle to Strength: Rediscovering LoveAs my boyfriend moved around the apartment, one of our dogs became overly excited. The next thing I know, his laptop hits...reactions1comment
I'm HIV Positive and I Don't Need Your PityWhile speaking to a good friend of mine about my life’s struggles and challenges, I made a statement that inspired me to...reactions6comments
Magnetic Couples in HIV-Positive RelationshipsWhen you think of magnets, many different things might come to mind. The main idea is always the same: two things being...reactions6comments
More Than Just Holidays: Finding Gratitude as an HIV-Positive Gay ManThis time of year, I am always so thankful for what I have in life. There are so many times in my...reactions5comments
When It Rains, It PoursHave you heard of this saying before this article? I grew up hearing this saying. You may have some experience in dealing...reactions1comment
Social Security Disability: Overwhelming SituationI have been on social security disability since I received my HIV/AIDs diagnosis. When I was working, my employers felt as though...reactions4comments
Disability: Acceptance, Fight, and FearIn late 2017, I was hospitalized with pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). This is when we found out that I was HIV-positive. I originally...reactions1comment
HIV and Depression Can Help You Qualify for Social Security DisabilityStress is not good for our health, and I have been living in a state of stress. My re-evaluation for my disability...reactions3comments
The Masks We WearIn recent years, we've all become more familiar with masks, as people have found innovative ways to help slow the spread of...reactions8comments
What's Happening In the Forums?Here at H-I-V.net.net, the forums create a non-judgmental space to ask questions, share knowledge, fight hiv stigma and support each other no...reactions1comment
My Journey with KetoMonths ago, I began my journey with the keto diet. My weight was causing me so much physical, mental, and emotional stress...reactions1comment
How I See MyselfIn this video, Dee talks about the impact of stigma as a whole and the self-stigma of being HIV positive and how...reactions18comments
History of HIV Vaccines: Where Are We Now?HIV is a virus that has been affecting people worldwide for decades. It gradually causes the immune system to fail. The immune...reactions2comments
The Power of Sex Positive Education: Shifting Attitudes and Dispelling StigmaI really don’t remember anything in health class in high school except those nasty pictures of STIs. Woof, I think some of...reactions4comments
