battling stigma

Being part of A Girl Like Me isn't just about telling my story. It's about showing someone else what's possible when we finally decide to stop hiding... We are exactly what someone else needs to see.

Art such as Adriana's couture art contributes to creating safe spaces in our HIV community where dignity is restored and fear of stigma is replaced with connection.

We live in a world where Black Trans women are hurt—and killed—by the very men who claim to love us. And when we dare to fight back, we're punished.

I'm choosing to live out loud—for the girl I used to be and for the ones who still think they have to shrink to survive. You don't. You can bloom right where you are.

There's nothing wrong with the way your mind works. In fact, it may just be your greatest strength.

💔Stigma can be louder than the virus 🕊 Healing is not linear 🧠 Mental health matters 💉 Science saves lives 💪🏽 I am not a statistic

Unfortunately, many countries still maintain entry restrictions for people living with HIV, whether for studies or work.

If someone can't look you in the eye while you're holding a mop, they don't deserve your attention when you're holding a mic, a title, or your head high.

I am convinced that conferences such as these contribute by creating the much-needed space for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and empowerment.

Too often, I was told what I should say and how I should say it—by people working in HIV who do not have HIV.