While you're out getting high today, make sure you light one up or throw a dab down for the ones who died fighting for our right to be here in the first place.
As I continue forward, I am healthier than ever, stronger in mind, body, and spirit.
Stigma is a killer, sure, but silence is the weapon it uses.
We often talk about awareness, but awareness requires visibility. It requires real faces, real voices, and real stories.
You're not alone my friend. All of us are dealing with similar issues, but we can't support each other if nobody opens up and talks.
Sometimes, when I am alone, I ask myself a question: Why am I so public and open about living with HIV?
I have worn many hats over the years but my favorite, my passion, is advocate.
It's far more difficult to live with people's perceptions of HIV than with the reality.
With the right skills, a young woman can earn an income, support her family, and take control of her life.
I would like to find sisterhood, mentorship, and support to overcome shared challenges and build self-esteem.