One early evening around eightish. Hell has broken the front door, kicked and damaged yet a whirl; a smile hangs on her heart. She had done the work. She finds herself and with that there is a soft nudge she...
A Girl Like Me
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Hey all! Firstly- let me just say that I am so incredibly grateful to be part of such a strong and supportive group of women... thank you so much for having me here. I'm very lucky. Secondly- I hope everyone...
On March 9, 2020 I landed in Atlanta, flying in from New Orleans. I'd heard about the coronavirus, but it was something far removed from me. In the Lyft on the way to my hotel I opened my news app...
Before we even heard of COVID-19, people living with HIV or AIDS were already facing stigma and discrimination as I experienced and shared with you regularly with healthcare providers throughout the years. Many more people started facing stigma when COVID-19...
I forget to cry sometimes. I forget how. Is it really forgetting if I shove it from my mind? I forget how tears taste. That salty flavor of a French Fry as they leak into the corners of my mouth...
———————————————————-You tremble....and look for a place to sit or lie down lest you fall. You tremble....and look for a place to sit or lie down lest you fall. You shiver.... Even though the season is hot and humid, Your whole...
Losing a loved one is never easy, but losing a loved one during this covid pandemic is not something I ever thought I'd have to go through. Much like my HIV diagnosis, I didn't think it could happen to me...
As a new member of A Girl Like Me, my intention of joining this group was to begin sharing the story of my HIV diagnosis, how I advocated for myself and my daughter during my first pregnancy, and how I'm...
We hope this note finds you safe and healthy, amidst the extraordinary circumstances that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on us all. We wanted to reach out with a few updates on what we're doing to try to support our...
Tomorrow, April 18, marks my 32-year battle with #HIV! I never thought I would make it this far! Thank you to all that have helped me and taught me in this journey to be a better human being. I want...
