Protecting Myself from Communicable IllnessesLiving with HIV has taught me just how necessary it is to protect myself from communicable illnesses. While my immune system is recovering from where it was during my diagnosis...reactionscomments
Starting Statins: Why Your Doctor May Recommend Cholesterol MedicineAntiretroviral therapy (ART) has been so effective at treating people living with HIV that they have roughly the same life expectancy as those without HIV. As more people with HIV...reactions1comment
Diagnosed While Pregnant: My HIV Beginning"You are HIV positive," words we all have heard. Words I never expected nor had prepared myself to cope with when I was told to come into my obstetrics/gyneocology office...reactions6comments
What I Learned From My Electroencephalogram (EEG)When it comes to medical issues connecting the dots can be complicated. Sometimes it takes new doctors with new tests to start making the connections. When I started seeing a...reactions1comment
Aging and Transparency: The Strength in Sharing the Story of StruggleBoth living with HIV and aging over time is something that I and many others go through. I was young when I was diagnosed with HIV and, the older that...reactions1comment
What Healthcare Providers Should Know About HIVLast month I was asked to be a consultant and look over a HIV curriculum that was used to teach healthcare providers about HIV. A very good friend of mine...reactions1comment
Disability Denial: Acceptance and Next StepsIn 2017, I went on social security disability. At the time, I thought my disability was approved due to all my health issues. I would later find out that my...reactions1comment
A New Role: Where My Career and HIV Experience CollideI have some great news that I would like to share with you all. I was promoted from program supervisor to senior program manager at the organization that I work...reactions1comment
From Struggle to Strength: Rediscovering LoveAs my boyfriend moved around the apartment, one of our dogs became overly excited. The next thing I know, his laptop hits the floor - hard. I flinch back and...reactions1comment
My Cruising Vacation ExperienceI recently returned from my very first cruise. I was super nervous to go for various reasons. These reasons ranged from being stuck on a ship for 6 days to...reactions1comment
This Is How Black Women FeelAmong all women, Black women are disproportionately affected by HIV and have the highest rate of HIV diagnosis in the United States. Over the years, I have seen and learned...reactions2comments
What to Consider When Considering DisclosingI have disclosed my status to so many people over the last few years - I honestly remember each conversation. I am sure that many people reading this might have...reactions1comment
My Medical Care Journey: Transitioning from Negative to Positive CareReceiving an HIV diagnosis can easily knock you off your feet and stun you. This happened to me. Once the initial impact wore off, I realized that I had settled...reactions1comment
Why I Shouldn't Be Afraid to Call My Doctor BackThe first time I heard the term AFRAIDS was several years before I tested positive for HIV. A friend said it was a new disease killing people. It made people...reactions3comments
Challenges, Advocacy, and Support for Long-term SurvivorsLiving with HIV can be a journey of ups and downs, but for those who are long-term survivors, our challenges can be different. Many of us have been living with...reactions1comment
Skill DevelopmentAs of lately, I have been spending a lot of time thinking about my leadership skills and how I want to continue to further grow and develop them. Upon thinking...reactions2comments
Fatigue Is More Than Justing Being TiredWith close to 4 decades of living with HIV, I have seen a lot of ups and downs where my health is concerned. Thankfully, the major events have been kept...reactions16comments
Breaking Barriers to PrEP Uptake in Black WomenIn recent years, there has been a growing movement from organizations to empower and uplift Black women in all aspects of life. This is particularly true when it comes to...reactions1comment
Sleep, Insomnia, and Chronic ConditionsSighing with frustration, I roll over on my back and stretch. I have been laying in bed, trying to fall asleep, for a long time at this point. Looking around...reactions3comments
Stay Proud After PrideHave you all noticed the lack of rainbows lately? I always realize when pride season is over because I see less and less things in rainbow colors or with rainbow...reactions1comment
