A Girl Like Me Contributors

HIV/AIDS activist, advocate, mother, and wife born with HIV, Kimberly grew up unaware that she was living with HIV until a week before her 10th birthday. Both of her parents passed from AIDS complications the same year Kim found out about her HIV...

My name is Kristi, I am 50 years old and I live in Minnesota. I have one young son who is the light of my life. I hold a Master's degree in the mental health field and work two jobs. I have been HIV positive for 12 years. Breathe. I learned of my HIV...

My name is LaWanda Wilkerson. I am a single mother of a 19 year old daughter, and a Pre-K teacher. I have been HIV-positive for three years now. I remember the day I found out. I was actually in my classroom after school when I got a call from my...

Hello, I am a 50 year old woman from the Midwest & HIV positive. I am not sure how long…several doctors did not check me because I did not know "how to ask". I was sexually active and showed precursors to testing…but because of the additional...

I am a daughter, niece, sister, cousin and mom. I will be 36 years old this birthday. Three days before I will celebrate my 8 year poziversary. My diagnosis was a surprise, since I had tested negative for HIV only the year before while in what I...

I'm a 42-year-old Khmer woman (a refugee from Cambodia). A mom of one, an auntie of many, and an animal lover. I am a trauma survivor, constantly talking to others about the benefits of mental health and a translator for my community. I love the...

Lovinglife is a long-term survivor living with HIV since 1985, surviving an AIDS diagnosis, homelessness, and drug addiction, she has spent the past few decades being an advocate for HIV and women's health issues. Lovinglife is currently working...

UequalsU, not HIV. One year ago I was diagnosed with HIV. I'm not a victim! I'm walking sunshine with victory that's filled with powerful testimonies. I thank God that I'm alive and he chose me to be a part of such a phenomenal battle. I accepted my...

Lynette Trawick is a dynamic leader, mental health professional, and community advocate dedicated to creating spaces for healing, empowerment, and personal growth. She serves as the Founder and Executive Director of I Am U, Inc., a nonprofit...

My name is Lilian from Kenya. I am 37 years old. As a young lady I always had the dream in life just like any other person to have a good education and start my family. I was diagnosed in the year 2007, and it's something that many people in society...