Ask the Advocate: Coping with an HIV DiagnosisFor people who are newly diagnosed to people who are decades into their journey, coping with an HIV diagnosis is a process that looks different for everyone. So, we asked...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Resetting and Letting GoLife for me has been about intensely pursuing routine lately. Occupying my mind with things to do. Being intentional about my time and my thoughts. Staying busy has become a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Are We Here For?I go to sleep thinking about what I can do to change things in this world. I wake up thinking of how I can help others. I have these thoughts...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Coming Back from the BrinkOver the years, I have noticed there is a strong misconception that AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are separate conditions. In all reality, AIDS is the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Your CareStaying in care while living with HIV is most important. That means never missing a doctor’s appointment, getting labs done as requested from your provider, and never missing a dose...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ask the Health Leaders: Issues that Impact Long-term SurvivorsLong-term survivors (LTS) face unique challenges as they age with HIV. So we asked community health leaders for H-I-V.net: In your opinion, what are some issues that are impacting long-term...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Ask Your HIV Specialists the Following QuestionsAsk your HIV specialists the following key questions in order to engage in meaningful discussions related to your HIV well care! When you think about quality HIV care and treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
PrEP Simple But Not EasyTaking PrEP every day isn’t complicated. If you are taking it i pill form, it’s just one pill a day and you have pretty excellent protection against HIV if you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ask the Advocate: Dealing with Judgmental PeopleHIV stigma manifests in different ways. One form of stigma that hits close to home, however, is the judgment from family members, friends, and loved ones. Results from the 2019...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When I Found Out I Was Living With HIVGetting a positive diagnosis can be scary and dealing with it can be even harder to believe. But, knowing that people living with HIV can live a full life is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Treatment Experience with Infectious Disease DoctorsAs with every medical condition, not everybody’s HIV treatment experience is similar. Over the last serval years, I have had many different experiences regarding my HIV care. Some of the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Intimacy and HIVBefore I found out that I was living with HIV, having sex was a beautiful thing. But after my diagnosis, being intimate with anyone changed a great deal. I always...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My PrEP Story: Part IIIf you’ve been following my PrEP journey, you might want to know a little more about me. My name is JT and I am a proud Black musician from the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Community Is KeyI have a newfound appreciation for the communities I am apart of. In times of separation, we cling tighter to the communities in which we can’t physically interact with. Church...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
PrEP Journey: Listening to My BodyI am one of many Americans that are pre-hypertensive, meaning my blood pressure is usually slightly elevated than normal. However, it’s not chronically high to the point that I need...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Dating Experience with HIVI was extremely worried about dating knowing about my status. I was in a bad marriage for a long time. He made sure that I knew how lucky I was...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lost SoulTo become whole again within yourself takes a lot of work. Every bit of who you were is gone, at least that is what I thought back in 1997 as...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments