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
The Mystery of Exceptional Elite Controllers (EEC) and Spontaneous Viral ControlDoctors have known for years that a small number of people with HIV maintain an undetectable viral load without taking HIV medicines...reactions1comment
Support After Loss and Illness: Is It Okay to Not Be Okay?When my partner died of AIDS, the world became a maelstrom of dark emotions and platitudes. At the end of his lingering...reactions6comments
My Tips on Surviving the Holidays and Living With HIVIt doesn't take a lot for me to get excited about the holidays. I always love the feeling in the air with...reactions2comments
Challenging the Language in HIV Advocacy: A Call for ConsistencyIn the world of HIV advocacy, language is powerful. As an advocate, I have often found myself in spaces where we are...reactions1comment
Coping with Grief During the Holiday SeasonI can remember when the holidays became emotionally difficult. My father died a sudden death in April 1986. His death devastated my...reactions10comments
Homelessness and HIVThis article is based on my views as an advocate and people I have talked to who are living with HIV. Over...reactions5comments
Minutes with Jah: Nationwide HIV Home Testing Kit RolloutThe CDC is rolling out a national plan to ensure that everyone has access to a free home HIV testing kit. This...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: World AIDS DayIt's been 21 years since I tested positive for HIV. On this World AIDS day, I celebrate my life and journey living...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: I'm Thinking of Switching My MedsAny person with a routine medication regimen can attest to the struggles of coping with unwanted side effects, not to mention the...reactions2comments
Minutes with Jah: Big Things and New AspirationsMental health check-in! It has been some time since I've done a mental health check-in with you all. So I wanted to...reactions3comments
Minutes with Jah: My Monkeypox Vaccine ExperienceJahlove is back with another session where he opens up about his concerning experience trying to receive the monkeypox vaccine to guard...reactions1comment
HIV and the Impact of Animal CompanionsMy diagnosis hit me like a ton of bricks. I was not very educated on HIV, which caused that initial panic. I...reactions4comments
Pregnancy While Living with HIVIf you are living with HIV and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may have a lot of questions. The...reactions1comment
Honoring Loved Ones: Keeping Their Memory AliveI always try to recognize days that my community celebrates and that would get people together for a good cause or a...reactions1comment
Reclaiming My NarrativeContent Note: This article describes sexual assault. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactions1comment
What Really Happens If I Call the Suicide Hotline?“After receiving my diagnosis, I completely went into denial mode, followed by shame and guilt, followed by suicidal thoughts, followed by, "Why...reactionscomments
Who I Had to Forgive When I Learned I Was HIV PositiveWhat is the most challenging act of forgiveness you have ever had to do? I began to understand what it meant to...reactions3comments
Life After My DiagnosisI never would have thought that I would have contracted HIV my first time having sex, but it's sad to say that...reactions3comments
HIV Disproportionately Affects Transgender PeopleDoctors know that certain groups of people have higher rates of HIV. In the United States, for example, people of transgender experience...reactions1comment
