I Am HereI am here for you. Those are the words that I wish I had heard right after I was diagnosed with HIV...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: Jah's Mental Health Check InIn this video Minutes with Jah, Jah shares where he is mentally, spiritually, and physically. This is a great example of something...reactionscomments
Is There an Ideal Bedtime?Is there such a thing as an ideal bedtime? Or is there an optimal quantity and quality of sleep that each person...reactions2comments
Stronger Than YesterdayI begin my day in the gym. I wake up around 5 AM every morning, I meditate, and then head to the...reactions6comments
Am I Motivated Enough?We are not yet fully back to the way things used to be prior to COVID-19, but what I have come to...reactions1comment
Advocacy Starts with YouAn advocate is someone who officially supports a certain cause a person who believes in that cause and wants to wholeheartedly support...reactions3comments
Pride SeasonWe have all seen during Pride this month, more rainbow colors on things ranging from socks to shirts or stickers to coffee...reactions2comments
Did His Time!Advocacy is volunteering for a cause that you believe in and want to make a change because of that cause. Helping others...reactions5comments
Routine ID Doctor AppointmentsOnce you have chosen an HIV specialist or an infectious disease (ID) doctor, you will have to become accustomed to routine appointments...reactions3comments
How a New Cancer Drug May Help Treat HIVYou may have seen headlines recently about a cancer drug that may help cure HIV. This drug is called pembrolizumab (brand name...reactions3comments
UequalsU Means A LotIt has been about 2 years since I wrote about U=U. If you do not know what that it is, U=U stands...reactions3comments
Life, COVID-19, and a New YearAs of this writing, we are at the end of 2021. In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and our lives were...reactions1comment
Family SupportMy family has always been my support system. Through every up and down that life has brought, my family has been there...reactions4comments
Ask the Advocate: What I've Learned About Myself Through AdvocacyThe activism, strength, and resilience of the HIV/AIDS community has brought access to life-saving medicines, social services, and care for so many...reactions1comment
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Tips for Your First Therapy AppointmentThe first therapy appointment can cause some nervousness or anxiety. It does not matter if it is your first-ever therapy appointment or...reactions5comments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health Awareness MonthDuring the month of May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness. Many PLWHIV (people living with HIV) can struggle with mental health issues...reactions3comments
Recreational and HIV Drug InteractionsSome people who live with HIV also use drugs recreationally. But most people with HIV do not realize the added risk of...reactions4comments
Managing My Mental HealthOur mental health is an important aspect that affects our quality of life. Like many things in life, the mental health disorders...reactions3comments
My Opinion MattersI have learned over the last few years that the more open I am about being HIV-positive, the more honest and genuine...reactions1comment
