motivation, faith, forgiveness

My life has not been in vain. My pain became a path. My voice became a shelter. My existence has allowed others to exist with less fear.

Mi vida no ha sido en vano. Mi dolor se transformó en camino. Mi voz se convirtió en refugio. Mi resistencia creó un legado que sigue salvando vidas hoy.

To all the amazing young artists of Gihanga: you are an inspiration. Let us continue this great work with positive energy and hope to end HIV.

A careless ally cannot be my ally.

This is for every person who has been told their life depends on a pill — then made to feel guilty for needing it.

Sometimes I think of telling my son about my status, but it's not easy.

Have you ever felt like screaming and it's like nobody would hear you if you did?

Now and always, it is an honor and privilege to serve and be comprised of and lift up voices of women across the gender spectrum. Full stop.

This holiday season, while many are wrapping gifts and gathering with loved ones, I find myself walking through a different kind of transition — one filled with endings, beginnings, and a quiet, steady determination to choose faith over fear.

We have to learn not to entertain negativity in our lives, because misery loves company and we can't give them that much energy.