Dating Again After Diagnosis: Love, Fear, and Choosing Myself

When I was first diagnosed with HIV in 2016, it felt like the ground beneath me had disappeared. The relationship that led me to this diagnosis left me emotionally bruised, questioning my worth, my future, and whether love was still possible for someone like me. For a while, I didn't have the energy or the desire to open myself up again. But today, I'm here to tell you I am dating. And not just casually dating, but in an actual relationship.

Let me be clear: it's not perfect, but it's real. It's honest. It's different. Continue reading...

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