A Journey Walked...First, being diagnosed feels like you have been given a life sentence. You feel isolated and alone. You are left within the...reactions6comments
When I Grow Up I Want to Be......When you were a kid, you were probably asked at least once, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"...reactions6comments
Another Avenue to Impact Lives...Growing up gay in a very conservative and religious community, I was always very cautious about any sexual encounters. I stayed cautious...reactions7comments
Cindy's Survival Story...I was born to an alcoholic drug addict under the influence of whatever she consumed. It wasn't food. I had many health...reactions9comments
From Meth to Mindfulness...It was an odd sensation, coming to terms with what my doctor was telling me. At 22 years old, the week before...reactions7comments
Let’s Talk About It: My HIV Positive Heterosexual Issues...Hi, my name is Alberto Pérez Bermúdez and I found out that I was HIV positive when I was 18 years old...reactions7comments
I Am Wonderful...I have been living successfully with the HIV diagnosis for 35 1/2 years. I am 26 1/2 years clean from drugs &...reactions23comments
The Gift I Was Left With...I had been married for 10 years and we separated because he cheated. I stayed for almost 4 and a half years...reactions13comments
A Seroconcordant Couple...We are always introduced as The Marshall's. Kalvin and Eunice, married for 35 years. A seroconcordant couple, meaning we both are living...reactions9comments
My Life in Sex Work...My parents kicked me out and threw me into the streets at the age of 13 with HIV. Sex work saved my...reactions9comments
Welcome to H-I-V.net Stories...At H-I-V.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with HIV can be a challenge, but the...reactions5comments
How My Life Changed From One Phone Call...I tested positive for HIV in 2007, and received the news by means of a phone call while I was sitting with...reactions6comments
I Just Knew...This Was It: My HIV Story...I graduated high school in 1987, already on the fast track going nowhere fast. So, I was a part of the mid...reactions22comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactions1comment
Kaposi Sarcoma...Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a form of cancer that affects the skin, mouth, lymph nodes, and other organs. It causes lesions, or...
How Is Cancer Related to HIV?...Cancer comes from the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. These cells do not respond to regular cell signals that...
Meditation - Bring It Wherever You Are...Today, we are going to meditate! You may notice that I am sitting on a yoga mat, but you don't have to...reactions2comments
Ongoing Care...Advances in HIV treatment over the past several decades have made HIV a manageable, chronic illness. The long-term nature of HIV means...
Growing Up with HIV: My Challenge...Life is full of wonder, and sometimes, we wonder why life is so full of challenges. My life, of course, is no...reactions6comments
Minutes with Jah: Dear White House...What do people living with HIV/AIDS need from this incoming administration? In this video, I will be talking about what people who...reactionscomments
