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My name is Nitanita. I’m California-born and raised, 55 years old, Black, single, and have two adult kids and two grandkids. I'm a professional currently working in field of behavioral/mental health...

Submitted on : Nov 20, 2023

Don't Have To Dress How You Feel

Did you know getting dressed up is a form of self-care? I literally did not think of it as self-care until now.

Submitted on : Nov 20, 2023

Pleasure in Leather

As I'm sure many of you know by now that I live with severe depression and anxiety along with ADHD, OCD, and PTSD (damn, that's a lot of alphabet, lol), I can get down pretty easily and sink into the...

Submitted on : Nov 20, 2023

My HIV Fear: Losing Control Over My Narrative

Living with HIV, my biggest fear isn't the virus itself; it's the fear of losing control over my own narrative.

Submitted on : Nov 17, 2023

Dear HIV Activists/Advocates, We Shouldn't Forget...

It doesn't matter how you became positive; what matters is how you live your positive life.

Submitted on : Nov 15, 2023

Navigating the Intersection: My Journey with HIV as a Transgender Latina living in the South of USA

It's crucial to recognize that HIV doesn't discriminate based on gender identity, yet society often does.

Submitted on : Nov 13, 2023

Love, Acceptance, and Life's Unexpected Twists: My Journey with Maximo

Love has a curious way of defying our expectations and leading us down uncharted paths. My journey with Maximo is a testament to this unpredictability, a story of love, acceptance, and personal growth that challenged my beliefs and ultimately enriched my life.

Submitted on : Nov 13, 2023

Positive power

Have you ever had a dilemma where you had to choose between what is best for you as a person or for us a HIV community? Last week I had to make such a choice.

Submitted on : Oct 31, 2023