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On March 10 th, those of us in the USA will observe National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. As a women living with AIDS, I experience a variety of emotions around “awareness days” like this. First, I’m glad we have our own day – it reminds...

Not only is it important for girls and women living with HIV to feel accepted, it is important to raise awareness to girls and women to the chances of them being infected with HIV. This blog helps us express ourselves and the issues we deal with on a...

I’ve fought depression for nearly 15 years and HIV for only 3. Over the past 15 years, I have consistently taken my prescription anti-depressant medications. But after being diagnosed with HIV 3 years ago, something stopped me. I’m not exactly sure...

Even though HIV is a part of my life, it doesn’t dictate how I spend my time. I am very busy with my kids, work, and school. I am planning for my future. I am very lucky to be able to say I have a future. There are so many new medications that are...

After my family doctor confirmed my pregnancy, he referred me to an OB/GYN. My husband and I were so excited. A mere three months after being married, we were pregnant! I went to my first OB/GYN appointment, with my proud husband by my side. The...

Whatever it is that frightens me so much, I know one thing, while I'm here I'm going to live, live, live...and while I'm at it, do everything I can to stay healthy.

Ellen is the reason I am so passionate about HIV/AIDS education and have worked in this field for the past 15 years.

Every time I am around someone, I don't want them to see that poor woman with HIV. I want them to see ME.

I'm still single and dating has become a nightmare overnight. I used to be comfortable disclosing to my "potentials", but not anymore.

I really do believe that my coworkers are afraid of the fact that I have HIV and do not want to eat any food I bring in.

A month into my marriage I discovered that I was 10 weeks pregnant and HIV positive. My husband of one month tested negative.

As you all know, this isn't a perfect world. I came to realize this better the weeks following my diagnosis.

I'm the person who thought I would kick the bucket from addiction in that crack house, where I lived and died on a daily basis, seven years ago.

When I got pregnant with my youngest, I was the first HIV+ patient to deliver a baby at that hospital. I still had nobody to talk to.

I have been reminded of how short life can be and that we must appreciate each and every day.