What would they think of me? Would they judge me? Would they blame me? I felt the weight of the world press down on my shoulders, and instead of reaching out, I stayed silent.
A Girl Like Me
A Girl Like Me (AGLM), a program of The Well Project, is a blog where women across the gender spectrum can share their experiences and promote understanding of HIV. Millions of women around the globe are living with HIV, yet many feel they are alone in their disease and isolated in their day-to-day experiences. The goals of AGLM are to help normalize HIV; and to create a safe space for women living with HIV from around the world to speak out and share their experiences – with each other, and with those seeking a support community.
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This past week, I had the incredible honor of standing on the largest stage I've ever graced with more than 4,000 people in attendance. As I stepped into the spotlight under the bright lights of the L.I.T. (Legends in Training)...
I am in a good condition. I have a full cup to pour some love on others. My space is shared with sisters who want and need to talk; to ask questions.
[W]hen you ask a survivor to relive their trauma for your newsletter, your grant report, or your event—and then you don't pay them on time—you become part of the harm.
I share this journey with you all because I feel safety in our sisterhood. I have a safe place to live. My outreach is thriving. I owe all this to a new perspective on me.
God God with a Capital G. God God underline Thee. You brought me through trials to teach me who I can be. The one You designed me to be. My wings spread open, my heart is on feel. No more...
When we, as a community, have access to support, treatment, care, resources, a stake in what actually happens in our lives – we can change the trajectory of bloodlines for generations to come.
I no longer have the hatred I used to have for my friend, but I still have that trauma from before, and when I think back to that time, I cry.
Last year I had the pleasure of being part of Dandelions Movement writing workshop that brought more healing than I anticipated. Once upon a time I did enjoy writing - in my youth, when I had time.
He fought for all of us. For every person whose voice was being overlooked, Bryan showed up, spoke up, and stood in the gap. He was power, purpose, and love in motion.
