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Being both HIV-positive and working within the field of public health, it is my duty to raise awareness and recognize the importance of promoting days like National HIV Testing Day...

I have had my fair share of struggles and childhood trauma. But throughout my childhood, I was blessed with 3 siblings (and a buttload of half-siblings). I don’t think I...

In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be talking to my HIV advocates. My dear advocates, we need to take care of our mental health during this pandemic...

I think that a lot of efforts to get PrEP to people who need it stop short of actually diving into communities and adapting to the needs of the people...

Diagnosis after diagnosis. I honestly did not have much time to process my feelings or thoughts when I was diagnosed with HIV. My body and my mind were drastically overwhelmed...

Months ago, I talked about how it was time to practice what I preach and actually take time and action for self-care. I am happy to say that I have...

There have been 8,760 days of my life that I had to learn how to cope, deal with, get over and adjust to my HIV status. How many of you...

A little while back, I wrote about my going to therapy for the first time in my life. I engaged in short-term therapy that is made available by the clinic I...

I've repeatedly been asking myself why I keep trying to resurface and hold on to the pain of my past when it no longer serves me and doesn’t reflect how...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

Family is love. It is a sense of great loyalty for the people in your life that you cherish. Family stands by who you are, the way you live, supporting...

Editor's note: In part 1, Steven shared how the LGBTQIA community supported him after coming out as gay to his family. In this piece, he reflects on the positive impact...

In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be talking about my experience of taking the COVID-19 vaccine. I'll also share more about why I decided to take the...

With everything that has been going on in the world lately, one thing that I did not realize was that we are approaching Pride month. Since I work in the...

Learning about being HIV-positive can be difficult enough. Realizing that there are many types of pain that people with HIV might endure can be even more unsettling. The source of...

Well, he’s back. An ex-boyfriend has snuck his way back into my life, and he’s pulling on my heartstrings. I find myself latching on to his movements and, more special...

Many people living with HIV change their diets as a way to adopt healthier habits. Fueling your body the right way can greatly affect your overall health. Although many of...

"We are more than the cautionary tale. We are beings and vessels that seek and desire dignity, pleasure, freedom in who we are before our diagnosis." I learned this from...

The first time I heard the word homosexuality, it was said with disdain. It was a Sunday morning, and it came from a man behind a pulpit whose bigotry was...

Someone close to you has just disclosed their status - how do you respond? In this video, Davina shares some tips on what not to say to someone who shares...