UequalsU Means A Lot...It has been about 2 years since I wrote about U=U. If you do not know what that it is, U=U stands...reactions3comments
Life, COVID-19, and a New Year...As of this writing, we are at the end of 2021. In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and our lives were...reactions1comment
Family Support...My family has always been my support system. Through every up and down that life has brought, my family has been there...reactions4comments
Ask the Advocate: What I've Learned About Myself Through Advocacy...The activism, strength, and resilience of the HIV/AIDS community has brought access to life-saving medicines, social services, and care for so many...reactions1comment
My Bittersweet HIV Journey...I'm grateful to be able to share my story. It's been a long and bittersweet journey since my HIV diagnosis in 1990...reactions7comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Tips for Your First Therapy Appointment...The first therapy appointment can cause some nervousness or anxiety. It does not matter if it is your first-ever therapy appointment or...reactions5comments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health Awareness Month...During the month of May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness. Many PLWHIV (people living with HIV) can struggle with mental health issues...reactions3comments
Recreational and HIV Drug Interactions...Some people who live with HIV also use drugs recreationally. But most people with HIV do not realize the added risk of...reactions4comments
Managing My Mental Health...Our mental health is an important aspect that affects our quality of life. Like many things in life, the mental health disorders...reactions3comments
My Opinion Matters...I have learned over the last few years that the more open I am about being HIV-positive, the more honest and genuine...reactions1comment
Tips for Interviewing Therapists...“It is not a good feeling to feel as if you are trapped with your thoughts and your mind is racing. Finding...reactions2comments
Practicing Self-Care on a Budget...In the past, we have talked about the importance of self-care and shared examples of how you can practice it in your...reactions3comments
Success Is Coming...I have some great news to share with you all today - I just recently got a promotion at work. I am...reactions1comment
This Story Won't Win Me Any Popularity Contests, But It's Important That I Share It...The time has come for me to bear my burden with purpose and to use my experience to educate those who stand...reactions10comments
Tiffany's Story: 68...I have been living with HIV for 26 years. I was 26 years with a 9-month-old baby. I have seen medication evolve...reactions8comments
HIV: My Journey...I am a 56-year-old gay man. I contracted HIV in 1984. I did not understand the difference between sex and love. Basically...reactions24comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
Up the Hill......I was 20 years old, in my 3rd year in the university when a school club I belonged to arranged for free...reactions12comments
36 Wonderful Years...In May 1984 little was known about HIV/AIDS. I cashed in points from a hotel chain and headed to Acapulco, México for...reactions7comments
