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December 1 is marked annually as World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day serves as a day of remembrance for those who have died from AIDS-related complications and a moment to...

HIV. Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The first word is the most important to remember: we are human. We are social creatures at our core and have a need to connect and...

Early on in my diagnosis, I did what I ask so many of the patients I work with not to do. I searched the internet for answers to all of...

Over six and a half years ago, my partner of over two and a half years gave me HIV. I would be lying to all of you if I said...

HIV does not look the same for everyone and it does not feel the same. Remembering this will help a lot of us understand more about how being diagnosed with...

Hello Family, this your girl Octavia checking in. I had surgery a few days ago and it really scared me. It scared me because it was the closest that I've...

While the aging process affects everyone, each person ages at a different rate. However, research shows that the aging process happens much faster in people with HIV. Premature aging in...

It is no doubt that the negative portrayal of living with HIV/AIDS has had a lasting impact on the community. The continued fight against stigma, myths, and discrimination is evidence...

Today, on the 1 of December 2020, we recognize World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is an international day dedicated to creating more awareness of HIV/AIDS and remembering those who...

In this video, I will be talking about my HIV med journey. I will also give different ways to stay adherent to HIV meds, one of which includes having an...

In recent years, we've all become more familiar with masks, as people have found innovative ways to help slow the spread of illness. But beyond the visible masks, there's another...

I can remember when the holidays became emotionally difficult. My father died a sudden death in April 1986. His death devastated my MaDear, my sisters, and myself. Since that time...

Editor's note: Trigger warning - This story includes the use of derogatory language about members of the LGBTQIA community. Hello Family, this is your girl Octavia, signing on and checking...

There is a growing problem within the community, particularly within that of MSM (men who have sex with men). It isn't necessarily HIV but, if things continue, it could be the...

A few weeks back, at the age of 33, I went to therapy for the first time in my life. I, like so many, have found this unusual time we...

As the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here in the United States, it is important to...

Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life...

My soul looks back and wonders. "How I Got Over" is a gospel song made even more popular by Aretha Franklin and used during the Civil Right Movement. This year...

In this video, I will be talking about voting. In this next election, it is very important to vote and make your voice heard. We are living in challenging times...