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 HIV/AIDS living in the southern United States. We...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 chronic (long-term) health condition like HIV. Often, we...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 family consists of my mother and two younger...reactions2comments
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 that it’s because I always knew the HIV...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; often, the "a-ha" moment comes later in hindsight...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 romanticized over and over in movies and TV...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 processing therapy, or CPT, is a kind of...reactions4comments
CarlosEditor's note: Trigger warning - This article shares a personal experience of childhood sexual abuse. If you are an adult survivor, you are not alone. Visit the National Sexual Assault...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 a glorious 51 years of age. Long-term survivors...reactions9comments
Dear DiaryTo say that I had life more figured out than I did 2 months ago would be a lie. And it seems like I honestly have it less figured out...reactions5comments
Oat Breakfast BitesFor those of us with busy lives, breakfast - while the most important meal of the day - can be difficult to make time for. By prepping this bite-sized breakfast...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 I turn a blind eye to the things...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 reasons including injury, surgery, or chronic conditions like...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 about depression and anxiety that so many people...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 more common than most and are the hardest...reactions3comments
High RollerThe casino hotel room was every bit fabulous, a true oasis for a king and queen. But this weekend, that big beautiful bed would be accompanied by one person. Someone...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 started, I never stopped. It brought me comfort...reactions4comments
My COVID-19 StruggleHow many of you had feelings about COVID-19 that frightened you? I know at the beginning of this frightening pandemic, I saw myself slowly shutting down day after day. When...reactions1comment
The TruthI decided to write a poem about my experience with some HIV stigma and the things that people have said. I truly believe that if we continue to work against...reactions4comments
Gym TimeI love working out. I get up most days at 4:15 AM, meditate, eat a pre-workout meal, have a bit of caffeine, and head to the gym. I start my...reactions5comments
