To portray any human being in the place of Christ while real people suffer and wars escalate feels like a distortion of what Jesus truly represents.

Stigma is a killer, sure, but silence is the weapon it uses.

We often talk about awareness, but awareness requires visibility. It requires real faces, real voices, and real stories.

You're not alone my friend. All of us are dealing with similar issues, but we can't support each other if nobody opens up and talks.

What is LOVE? You know, that four letter word. Sex is not love, dating is not love, love is a pure and intimate feeling you have overall.

I share the hardship, my HIV diagnosis, the moments of darkness, the joy of sharing my status, and the victory of choosing life.

Sometimes, when I am alone, I ask myself a question: Why am I so public and open about living with HIV?

A definition does not allow room for growth. Life with HIV is not definitive; it is change. It is growth.

I know the world feels like it's falling apart. Most of it is. But just make time to do the things that bring you joy. Don't wait until later. Do that shit now!

Have you ever held so much in? Have you ever felt lonely? That was me a few years ago, but the little voice said "you can do it".