Maria's blog

Me decían que lo que me mataría serían mis medicinas no el virus. Y sé, con certeza, que estaban equivocados... Cuando llegué a Estados Unidos en 2001, empecé tratamiento. Cuatro semanas después ya estaba indetectable.

They told me that my medication would kill me, not the virus. And I know for a fact they were wrong... When I came to the United States in 2001, I started treatment. Four weeks later, I was undetectable.

Anyone that cares about children would do everything in their power to hear the truth, not to hide it because some "powerful people" may be affected!!

Este país se atreve a hablar de "libertad" mientras millones están secuestradxs por la pobreza, el racismo, el capacitismo y la avaricia. ¿Qué tipo de libertad es esa?

This country dares to speak of "independence" while millions are held hostage by poverty, racism, ableism, and greed. What kind of freedom is that?

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

No sabía que me sentiría tan bien y para ser honesta, ¡me encanta! Sé lo que quiero, me siento cómoda en mi propia piel, sé que soy de la luz, pero bailo con la oscuridad a veces - todas tenemos ese Yin y Yang.

I didn't know it would feel this good and to be honest, I am loving it! I know what I want, I am comfortable in my skin, I know that I am of the light, but I dance with darkness sometimes - and we all have that Yin and Yang.

The year was 1991. I was just diagnosed with HIV. I was 18 years old and my dream was to become a marine.

All my love for you Job Corps; I've been meaning to write this blog for years!