From Kaposi Sarcoma to High Blood PressureIt started with a bruise on my thigh. I thought I had bumped into something, except it didn’t go away. I could...reactions2comments
How I Avoid HIV Burnout as a Long-Term SurvivorI recently found an article about HIV burnout at my doctor’s office. I only had time to read the first sentence before...reactions1comment
After a Diagnosis and Treatment, What Now?I wasn’t expecting to be diagnosed with HIV for my 30th birthday. And I certainly wasn’t planning to be under treatment for...reactions4comments
How I Handled the Failures on My Path to HIV Treatment SuccessAs treatment options for HIV have changed, so have my personal views evolved. When I was first diagnosed, I resisted taking AZT...reactions1comment
The Prevalence of IgnoranceWhen someone has been living with HIV for over 2 decades as I have, you begin to do your research, read and...reactions1comment
Humanity and IgnoranceMerriam-Webster defines Humanity as: It also defines a Human as: So, how did we lose our humanity? My wife and I, as...reactions1comment
The Conversation – “Unapologetically Heterosexual”This is a conversation between a husband and wife. Robert: We are the Wards. We were married in July of 1991 and...reactions5comments
My Newly Diagnosed Story – NOW WHAT?What is HIV? The doctor comes in face drawn with concern and worry on his face. My heart dropped. I hold my...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
A Little ConversationContent Note: This article describes abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our Mental Health Resources page. The...reactions1comment
Weight Gain and HIV TreatmentTaking medicine to treat HIV can mean better health. It also helps keep the illness in check. As doctors and scientists continue...reactions6comments
When HIV Makes You Tired All the Time: Sleepiness Versus FatiguePerhaps 1 of the most pervasive symptoms of HIV centers on daytime energy levels. Sometimes it’s difficult to cobble together enough emotional...reactions2comments
Living with HIV: Fatigue, Depression, and InsomniaAs the day drags on, I am cuddled up with my dogs, one of my favorite blankets, and my laptop. I really...reactions4comments
HIV and Night Sweats: What They Are and What to Do About ThemGetting good sleep is critical for people living with HIV. A full night of sleep allows for periods of deep nonREM sleep...reactions3comments
HIV Fatigue Is More Than Just Being TiredWith close to 4 decades of living with HIV, I have seen a lot of ups and downs where my health is...reactions16comments
Sleep Problems and HIV: A PrimerWhenever you live with a chronic health condition, including HIV, you’re tasked with getting good sleep. But this can be hard to...reactions5comments
What HIV Did To MeI wasn’t the same. I was diagnosed in my late 20’s at 27 years old, at a time in my life when...reactions10comments
Empty NestTwenty-four years ago, a beautiful six-year-old girl helped me get through my diagnosis. She was my inspiration to keep going at a...reactions4comments
Speak Up Black Women, No Matter What!I am more than a Black woman; I am more than a person you use to prop next to you like a...reactions3comments
Family MattersHow much does family matter to you? It means the world to many people, but when that so-called family hurts you, betrays...reactions6comments
