Minutes with Jah: Dear HIV Advocates...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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The PrEP SquadI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Diagnosis and Developing PTSDDiagnosis 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Self-Care Journey: An UpdateMonths 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
8,760 DaysThere 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lessons LearnedA 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Freeing Myself from Past Pain Gives Me a Happy LifeI'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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
HIV and COVID-19Since 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"...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Family Is LoveFamily 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Pride Remembrance & Reflection, Part 2Editor'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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Minutes with Jah: I Got My COVID-19 VaccineIn 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Pride Remembrance & Reflection, Part 1With 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Types of Painful Conditions Associated With HIVLearning 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dear Diary [4.30.21]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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank!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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Happy Anniversary"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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
ProudThe 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips: What Not to Say to Someone Who Shares Their HIV StatusSomeone 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like HIV can mean...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with Multiple Health ConditionsOne condition, two conditions, three conditions, four... Some health conditions are easier to live with than others. I have spent most of my life battling one chronic ailment or another...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments