My Strongest Supporter and AdvocateWhile I am pretty good at being an advocate for other people, I am not always the best advocate for myself. Luckily...reactions8comments
Prepping for SuccessA few years back, I read that if you fail to prepare, then you plan to fail. This could not ring more...reactions3comments
Minutes with Jah: Dear Celebrities and Media, Y'all Have to Do BetterIn this video, I will be talking about the moral responsibilities of celebrities who are in the media or people in the...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: National HIV/AIDS Southern Awareness DayIn this video, I will be talking about Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. On August 20th, we honor advocates and people living with...reactions2comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
My Support SystemWhen I think about a strong support system, the first thing that comes to my mind is my immediate family. My immediate...reactions11comments
Feeling Comfortable In My SkinSometimes I think to myself, "How am I able to feel positive about my HIV status?" Then I had to remind myself...reactions2comments
Meeting the MomentI have long believed that everything in my life happens for a reason. I may not know that reason at that moment;...reactions2comments
Sexual Liberation and PrEPSexual liberation automatically brings to mind the 1960s and 1970s counter-culture of "free love, sex, and drugs." It’s a freedom that gets...reactions1comment
Cognitive Processing TherapyNegative thoughts. Anxiety. Fighting to love yourself. In my previous article, My Therapy Journey, I briefly touched on cognitive processing therapy. Cognitive...reactions4comments
CarlosEditor's note: Trigger warning - This article shares a personal experience of childhood sexual abuse. If you are an adult survivor, you...reactionscomments
The Needs of Long-Term SurvivorsThere are some who may not see me as an HIV long-term survivor when, in fact, that is what I am at...reactions9comments
Dear DiaryTo say that I had life more figured out than I did 2 months ago would be a lie. And it seems...reactions5comments
Oat Breakfast BitesFor those of us with busy lives, breakfast - while the most important meal of the day - can be difficult to...reactions3comments
Insecure LoveIt always seems easy at first. It’s as if men love me for the first 2 years with no restraints. Or maybe...reactions6comments
What Is a Pain Management Specialist and Should I See One?Pain management specialists are physicians who have special training in treating all kinds of pain. Pain can arise from a number of...reactions5comments
Take Care of Your Mental HealthChallenges with mental health can drastically affect all of us in some way. When I talk about mental health, I’m specifically talking...reactions2comments
Common HIV MythsAs a public health worker and advocate, I have dealt with a lot of myths surrounding HIV. Unfortunately, some of these are...reactions3comments
High RollerThe casino hotel room was every bit fabulous, a true oasis for a king and queen. But this weekend, that big beautiful...reactions8comments
Great Sex Starts with Loving MasturbationI remember the day I first discovered the sensation that came from my clit; it was love at first feel. Once I...reactions4comments
