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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...

As I sit here on Halloween night, staying inside instead of venturing out, I am left thinking about the wonderful variety of masks that are being worn right now. Not...

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...

This pandemic has had everyone on their toes, especially those of us with weaker immune systems. Experiencing an illness during this time adds to the stress that is already being...

Living a healthy life is something that is beneficial regardless of HIV status. Since it is so important to live a healthy life, there are several aspects to consider when...

Having HIV since birth, I have been given much to mourn and much to celebrate. Celebration and remembrance are two very important parts of an advocate’s life. We revel in...

I am here, but not here. I feel like I am physically here but, on the outer, I feel strange - like someone who lost track of time. The reason...