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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...

The 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...

One 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...

High cholesterol, sometimes called hyperlipidemia, means having high levels of cholesterol in your blood. There are many factors that may impact your risk of having high cholesterol. Certain HIV medications...

While speaking to a good friend of mine about my life’s struggles and challenges, I made a statement that inspired me to write this: “No matter what I have gone...

In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be talking about my gay pride. It's important for me to tell my viewers why I celebrate gay pride. I'll also...

June 5 is Long-Term Survivors Day and marks the 40 year when the world heard of the first cases of HIV/AIDS in the United States in 1981. After doing some...

Bone health is at greater risk for some people, including those living with HIV/AIDS. People living with HIV in Europe and North America tend to have lower bone mineral densities...

In my last blog, I broke down what I wrote in my Facebook bio to attract my ideal male companion. I recommend you read that blog before reading because this...