Minutes with Jah: Where Have I Been?...In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be talking about where have I've been. You've probably noticed that it's been...reactions2comments
We Are Women...We are women with strength unimaginable. We overcome obstacles with a smile and never stay stuck. Many of us experience partner violence...reactions3comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions3comments
Not By Myself Anymore...Not by myself ever again. When I contracted HIV, I was so very lost. But two years later, I married a man...reactions7comments
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine? Here Are Some Tips...If you are living with HIV, chances are your doctor may have talked to you about getting your COVID-19 vaccine. Depending on...reactions1comment
Healthier Chili...It’s still cold here in Kansas. Like much of the country, we have had a great deal of ups and downs temperatures...reactions4comments
Spring Mozzarella Salad...Spring is here! That means it’s time for lighter fare. This makes for an easy and filling salad that will satisfy the...reactions4comments
Heroes Among Us...When I was 8, my cub scout troop went on a tour of the local police station. After the tour, the officer...reactions8comments
PrEP Your Mail: A New Way to Receive HIV Prevention Medication...The US Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) has developed a plan for America to end the HIV epidemic by 2030...reactions1comment
Forgotten Prevention Tools: Foreplay and Abstinence...How do we reframe the conversation around HIV prevention? Right now, a lot of the prevention methods prioritize sexual intercourse as the...reactions1comment
Using My Facebook Dating Bio to Attract My Ideal Companion...Dating has moved solely to online due to the pandemic. In my last blog, “Finding a Companion in 2021,” I wrote about...reactions2comments
Being an Extrovert During a Pandemic, Part 1...How many of you would consider yourself to be a “people person?” In my opinion, this pandemic is not going so well...reactions2comments
Dear Diary [3.30.21]...Dear Diary, One day soon, I hope to be an outspoken advocate for HIV survivors, but the fear of the stigma still...reactions3comments
Anxiety and Depression...I've been having a consistent anxiety attack for the past few days of the new year... I think a lot, my blood...reactions7comments
Who Is Octavia......Who is Octavia Y. Lewis, MPA, and what makes her who she is? Octavia often struggles with this question because at times...reactions5comments
PrEP Buddy...A little-known fact about me: I’ve been to MEPS. MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station, and if you are on your...reactions2comments
Brotherly Love...In the past, I have let you all know that my immediate family has known about my HIV status for many years...reactions1comment
Finding a Companion in 2021...It's 2021, and we are still in a pandemic. As the days go by, my craving to connect with others in group...reactions3comments
The Overwhelming Expense...There has always been a discussion around how much more expensive healthcare costs is in the United States. Unfortunately, many individuals do...reactions1comment
Ways to Accept and Support HIV...My mother and father never talked to me about my HIV status; my mother had my doctors tell me. They know I...reactions3comments
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