Supporting Women Is Not HappeningI mentioned in a previous article how there are a lot of people who live with HIV who do not feel supported...reactions9comments
I Need Support, TooHave you heard the saying that the strongest people are usually the ones who are hurting? Well, I can be honest and...reactions10comments
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...reactions3comments
The Way I Look at DisclosureWhile some people are very open with their status, some individuals like me are not. There are many times when I envy...reactions1comment
Esteem BeliefsSelf-esteem is an important component of our individual selves and has a correlation with our mental health. An individual’s self-esteem makes up...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
"I'm Just Joking": The Harm of Joking About HIV/AIDSWe all occasionally find ourselves in a position where a joke is told, and we simply find it distasteful. It does not...reactions5comments
Addressing Bug ChasersThere is a growing problem within the community, particularly within that of MSM (men who have sex with men). It isn't necessarily HIV...reactions2comments
Beyond Diagnosis: How Embracing My HIV Status Taught Me to Truly LiveI began my HIV journey during the year with the highest number of AIDS deaths ever recorded in the United States. I...reactions3comments
Panic Attack Versus Anxiety Attack: What's the Difference?Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health illness in the United States. And anxiety is even more common in people with...reactions1comment
What I Do to Control the Anxiety of UncertaintyThis is the 30th year that some type of HIV testing has been a part of my life. From the first confirmation...reactionscomments
Self-Help Tips to Manage AnxietyOccasional anxiety is normal. But people with anxiety disorders have severe and excessive worry. That worry can be about big things –...reactions1comment
Life Essentials From a Long-Term SurvivorI've been living with HIV for nearly 4 decades. I've been on effective treatment for over half of that time. I am...reactions7comments
How I Handle One of My Biggest HIV FearsNothing makes me wince more than brain studies related to HIV. It seems like the news about HIV's impact on our skull...reactions10comments
Why I'm Not Sick of Sick DaysPicture it - you’re bopping along at a decent clip. You’re getting things done. By all standards, things are running smoother than...reactions3comments
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
The Importance of Addressing Your Mental HealthAs we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month and since people with HIV have higher rates of depression, I thought it would...reactions4comments
What Parents Should Know About HIV and PreventionYoung people – ages 13 to 24 years – account for 1 in 4 new HIV transmissions. And around 3 in 5...reactions1comment
The TestIf I knew then what I know now I would have learned about using protection from contracting any STIs. It seems that...reactions1comment
Minutes With Jah: Sex and PleasureNegative feelings about sex and having sexual partners can come up after receiving an HIV diagnosis. Becoming undetectable, which means a person...reactions1comment
