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...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...reactions1comment
Dissecting the HIV Rate in the Black CommunityThere are 12 months in the year, but we have 16 HIV awareness days throughout the year. That is a lot of...reactions1comment
The Years of the RabbitI'm a casual fan of astrology; the coffee shop, newspaper dabbling variety. Please forgive any ignorance on my part. What I'm confident...reactions2comments
An Unconventional Solution for HIV ReliefLiving with HIV brings its own set of challenges, including a rollercoaster of symptoms that impact every aspect of life. As someone...reactionscomments
REPLAY: Post-Holiday RecoveryThe holiday season is not always filled with joy. Each year, health leaders and advocates share their stories of grief, loss, family...reactions1comment
Latent Diagnosis: Living UndiagnosedWithout the proper testing, some cases of HIV can persist for years without obvious signs of infection. I remember waking up in...reactions9comments
HIV in "Hidden" Populations: The Unhoused and IncarceratedIn 2019, the United States government launched a campaign to end the HIV epidemic. The program focuses on proven methods to prevent...reactions1comment
What Does Disclosure Look Like for You?To start - let's just say there is no right or wrong way to disclose, and disclosure looks how you want it...reactions2comments
How (and Why) I Took Control of My Treatment PlanI could not choose the time and place I became HIV positive. But I did decide when and why I would begin...reactions2comments
A Talk With My Doc: The Importance of TrustI'm thankful for my HIV doc, Dr. Greg as I call him in writing. In person? It's more like: "Hey! How ya...reactions4comments
Safety Issues, Mental Health, and HIV DiagnosisOur various personal beliefs, in this case about safety issues, affect our mental health. These beliefs are relative to ourselves and to...reactions1comment
HIV Remission: bNAbs and Sustained ART-FreeScientists have been researching HIV for nearly 40 years. But unfortunately, they have not been able to create a vaccine for HIV-1...reactions1comment
A Good Leader: Setting the Stage for the Next GenerationWith my new role in management, I want to ensure that I am properly leading my team to success. I have held...reactions1comment
The Holiday SeasonWhether you spend the holidays with loved ones or by yourself, make sure to enjoy the time. Last year, I chose to...reactions1comment
HIV, Depression, and Household ManagementExhaustion. Lack of motivation. Blah! It is only noon, yet I feel like today has gone on forever. There is so much...reactions5comments
How I'm Handling My Cancer DiagnosisMy first opportunistic infection was Kaposi Sarcoma. It was a viral cancer that created dark purple lesions across my body. In the...reactions2comments
Getting Tested: How Often Should I Test for STIs and HIV?Getting tested regularly for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can help you stay healthy. But how often to get tested...reactions3comments
Creating Safe Spaces: My Evolution Into HIV PreventionI would like to share with you all a question I was asked a few days ago. I went to brunch with...reactions2comments
I'm a Longterm Survivor, Not a Miracle"You're a miracle- you know that, right?!" Someone said that to me once. They had just heard me talk about 20 years...reactions1comment
