As a new member of A Girl Like Me, my intention of joining this group was to begin sharing the story of my HIV diagnosis, how I advocated for myself and my daughter during my first pregnancy, and how I'm advocating for my current pregnancy.
Tomorrow, April 18, marks my 32-year battle with #HIV! I never thought I would make it this far! Thank you to all that have helped me and taught me in this journey to be a better human being. I want...
I'm a 28-year-old HIV-positive (since 6/6/16) female living in Natural Bridge, Virginia with my husband, my daughter, two dogs, and two cats.
During this current public health crisis, I find myself annoyed at how much I'm hearing people speak about the stigma that is being placed on those who may test positive for COVID19. I feel like...
In about a week or so, it'll be five years that I've been positive and I'm sort of having mixed emotions.
We will get through this trying time together. It is important to remember that we are stronger as a community than alone.
Lucky for me, I have been fortunate enough to find people who still want to date me after I disclose that I am HIV positive...
Today I was invited to celebrate International Women's Day in Culemborg. Foundation Intercultureel Vrouwen Culemborg (DIVC) organized a party with the theme "Freedom". The event started at 13h with a...
It's been a long time since I've felt down on myself about my status. It took me almost two years to finally tell someone and when I did, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off me. I've used my...
Well, as many know, I'm a woman diagnosed with HIV. After our initial diagnosis, at least two times per year, the doctor (infectious disease specialist) sends us to have two tests done – which are CD4...