Not By Myself AnymoreNot by myself ever again. When I contracted HIV, I was so very lost. But two years later, I married a man...reactions7comments
My Therapy JourneyI almost died prior to receiving my HIV diagnosis. While my case was a dramatic trip to receiving a diagnosis, receiving a...reactions3comments
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine? Here Are Some TipsIf you are living with HIV, chances are your doctor may have talked to you about getting your COVID-19 vaccine. Depending on...reactions1comment
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
A Medication for MeThere I lie in bed, unable to gather the energy to move. The ceiling fan above me was whirling round and round...reactions10comments
Heroes Among UsWhen I was 8, my cub scout troop went on a tour of the local police station. After the tour, the officer...reactions8comments
PrEP Your Mail: A New Way to Receive HIV Prevention MedicationThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) has developed a plan for America to end the HIV epidemic by 2030...reactions1comment
Forgotten Prevention Tools: Foreplay and AbstinenceHow do we reframe the conversation around HIV prevention? Right now, a lot of the prevention methods prioritize sexual intercourse as the...reactions1comment
Using My Facebook Dating Bio to Attract My Ideal CompanionDating has moved solely to online due to the pandemic. In my last blog, “Finding a Companion in 2021,” I wrote about...reactions2comments
Being an Extrovert During a Pandemic, Part 1How many of you would consider yourself to be a “people person?” In my opinion, this pandemic is not going so well...reactions2comments
Dear Diary [3.30.21]Dear Diary, One day soon, I hope to be an outspoken advocate for HIV survivors, but the fear of the stigma still...reactions3comments
Spring Mozzarella SaladSpring is here! That means it’s time for lighter fare. This makes for an easy and filling salad that will satisfy the...reactions4comments
Bareback Is Back?Okay y’all - Is it me, or has there been an increase in the amount of straight, gay, and everything-in-between porn having...reactions1comment
PrEP BuddyA little-known fact about me: I’ve been to MEPS. MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station, and if you are on your...reactions2comments
I Never Got Closure, From HimIt’s probably no secret now that my life has been filled with trauma, at times, way more than I bargained for. But...reactions4comments
Mental Health IssuesMental health conditions, going once... Going twice...Oh, you already have them? Do not worry, so do I! Mental health conditions are more...reactions6comments
We Are WomenWe are women with strength unimaginable. We overcome obstacles with a smile and never stay stuck. Many of us experience partner violence...reactions3comments
Healthier ChiliIt’s still cold here in Kansas. Like much of the country, we have had a great deal of ups and downs temperatures...reactions4comments
Injectable HIV Treatment: What Should I Know?Medication is important to help manage HIV. These drugs, called antiretroviral therapy (ART), typically mix 2 or more medicines from various drug...reactions7comments
Brotherly LoveIn the past, I have let you all know that my immediate family has known about my HIV status for many years...reactions1comment
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