Finding Out I Was Diagnosed With HIV at the Age of 19...My name is Buhle Tokwe I am 20 years. I was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 19 this year and...reactions2comments
Hello, I’m Larissa...Hello, my name is Larissa. I'm 24 years old and I've been HIV positive since birth. I discovered this site thanks to...reactions3comments
Help Center...You’ve come to the right place! Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the inner workings of H-I-V.net, as well...
A Death Diagnosis at 27: A Story of Love, Loss, and Resilience...It was 1985 and a good year until... "You're positive; put your life in order. You'll be dead in 18 to 24...reactions3comments
Uplifting Black Voices: Various Experiences In Healthcare Settings...HIV stigma and discrimination infiltrate different parts of a person's life. Today, people living with HIV/AIDS continue to experience discrimination in various...reactions2comments
Injectable HIV Treatment: What Should I Know?...Medication is important to help manage HIV. These drugs, called antiretroviral therapy (ART), typically mix 2 or more medicines from various drug...reactions13comments
Do You Really See Me?...Two mildly safe assumptions people can make about me upon sight. I present as a woman and I am Black. Tricky things...reactions7comments
A Talk With My Doc: The Importance of Trust...I'm thankful for my HIV doc, Dr. Greg as I call him in writing. In person? It's more like: "Hey! How ya...reactions4comments
Impact...October 2021 I was diagnosed and my 15 year career was ended was ended. Interested in sharing your thoughts about living with...reactions5comments
The Mystery of Exceptional Elite Controllers (EEC) and Spontaneous Viral Control...Doctors 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 HIV...It 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 Consistency...In 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 Season...I can remember when the holidays became emotionally difficult. My father died a sudden death in April 1986. His death devastated my...reactions10comments
Homelessness and HIV...This article is based on my views as an advocate and people I have talked to who are living with HIV. Over...reactions5comments
Accessing Legal Support...There are a variety of reasons that an individual with HIV may need legal services. Some of these may be related directly...
How to Disclose to Drug Injecting Partners...If you are living with HIV, the thought of disclosing, or telling, your status to others may be incredibly overwhelming and scary...
Leisha McKinely-Beach...Leisha McKinley-Beach author, thought leader, inspirational strategist, trainer, and community organizer. Mrs. McKinley-Beach is the founder and CEO of The Black Public...
Michael A. Hellman...Michael A Hellman is a devoted activist for people living with HIV and a long-term survivor of over 30 years. Professionally, Mike...
Minutes with Jah: Nationwide HIV Home Testing Kit Rollout...The CDC is rolling out a national plan to ensure that everyone has access to a free home HIV testing kit. This...reactions2comments
