The Struggle is Real...I struggle with suicidal ideation severely so when I was diagnosed I struggled hard with even wanting to treat it. I thought...reactions5comments
What Is a Pain Management Specialist and Should I See One?...Pain management specialists are physicians who have special training in treating all kinds of pain. Pain can arise from a number of...reactions5comments
Take Care of Your Mental Health...Challenges with mental health can drastically affect all of us in some way. When I talk about mental health, I’m specifically talking...reactions2comments
FeaturedJust discovered an old flame passed of AIDS...An old flame of mine from the 80's passed of AIDS in 1991 I just recently found out and saw his picture...reactions3repliesCoping
Common HIV Myths...As a public health worker and advocate, I have dealt with a lot of myths surrounding HIV. Unfortunately, some of these are...reactions3comments
High Roller...The casino hotel room was every bit fabulous, a true oasis for a king and queen. But this weekend, that big beautiful...reactions8comments
Great Sex Starts with Loving Masturbation...I remember the day I first discovered the sensation that came from my clit; it was love at first feel. Once I...reactions4comments
My COVID-19 Struggle...How many of you had feelings about COVID-19 that frightened you? I know at the beginning of this frightening pandemic, I saw...reactions1comment
The Truth...I decided to write a poem about my experience with some HIV stigma and the things that people have said. I truly...reactions4comments
Biktarvy & Bloating...Hey :) been taking Biktarvy since 5 days, each day in the morning, and since two days I’m experiencing bloating that gets...reactions8repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Gym Time...I love working out. I get up most days at 4:15 AM, meditate, eat a pre-workout meal, have a bit of caffeine...reactions5comments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
National HIV Testing Day in Los Angeles...Being both HIV-positive and working within the field of public health, it is my duty to raise awareness and recognize the importance...reactions1comment
Siblings...I have had my fair share of struggles and childhood trauma. But throughout my childhood, I was blessed with 3 siblings (and...reactions7comments
Minutes with Jah: Dear HIV Advocates......In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be talking to my HIV advocates. My dear advocates, we need to take...reactions2comments
The PrEP Squad...I think that a lot of efforts to get PrEP to people who need it stop short of actually diving into communities...reactions2comments
Life Insurance...Hello. I am a 36 year old expecting single father. I would like to get some type of basic life insurance now...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceInsurance & Disability
My Diagnosis and Developing PTSD...Diagnosis after diagnosis. I honestly did not have much time to process my feelings or thoughts when I was diagnosed with HIV...reactions1comment
My Self-Care Journey: An Update...Months ago, I talked about how it was time to practice what I preach and actually take time and action for self-care...reactions1comment
8,760 Days...There have been 8,760 days of my life that I had to learn how to cope, deal with, get over and adjust...reactions1comment
