Why I'm No Longer Ashamed of My HIV Belly...Over the decades, I have watched so many vibrant, young people pass away. I knew some of them, and I only saw...reactions1comment
Safe and Supportive Spaces...We currently live in a world where safe and supportive LGBTQ+ spaces are hard to find. In my personal experience, I have...reactions1comment
Long Term Survivor and AIDS Survivor Syndrome...My name is Mike. My story is a little different, but like so many that I have read, there are common elements...reactions8comments
Overcoming Trauma and Finding Purpose...Content Note: This article describes abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. I...reactions1comment
Living with HIV Since 1984: 40 Years, Known 38 Pos...1996 my t4 was 106, AIDS... My last t4 was 1698, one before 1800. Take your meds, eat well, exercise, and most...reactions3comments
I Stopped Blaming My Partner: Living with HIV for 5 years...I have been living with HIV for 5 years now. At first I was devastated thought I was going to die. But...reactions5comments
I Am Proud...One thing that I have been seeing online lately is individuals sharing their proudest moments. I have shared with you all my...reactionscomments
It’s Ok Not to Be Ok...A few weeks back, at the age of 33, I went to therapy for the first time in my life. I, like...reactions2comments
Facing the Darkness...Content Note: This article describes suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis Story...I was diagnosed with AIDS in mid-June, 2000, in northwest Alabama. I was only 27 years old, with a marriage and three...reactions1comment
Ze...Ze was previously a health leader on H-I-V.net. Hi, my name is Ze. I'm in my late twenties with an amazing son...
Let’s Change the Way We Speak About HIV...Words matter. When we talk about certain things, people view another person differently by the choice of words someone else uses. Stigmatizing...reactions4comments
Vacationing with Chronic Health Conditions...One vacation, two vacations, three vacations, four! While most people find vacations relaxing, they can be stressful for individuals living with chronic...reactions1comment
Relationships, Recovery, and Advocacy...I was involved in an abusive homosexual relationship starting in October 2015 until April 2017. In April 2017, I almost died from...reactions1comment
The Health Impacts of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies...LGBTQ+ people often face stigma and discrimination when it comes to accessing health services. This contributes to health inequity. For example, anti-LGBTQ+...reactions1comment
Let's 'Clean' House...It is amazing to have access to thousands of profiles with a glimpse of an individuals’ face and a little blurb about...reactions3comments
Being in a Serostatus Relationship...It can be so uncomfortable at times. I know that I am holding something in me that wants to kill me, to...reactions2comments
Kamaria Laffrey...Kamaria was previously a health leader on H-I-V.net. Living with Black Girl Magic, HIV, and chronic optimism, Kamaria Laffrey is a woman...
Shaina Mitchell, MPH...Shaina was previously a health leader on H-I-V.net. Shaina, originally from Connecticut, moved to Philadelphia, PA to attend Temple University in 2007...
Should I Get Tested?...If you believe you may have been exposed to HIV, you must have many questions and it can be overwhelming. Be sure...reactions2comments
