The human immunodeficiency virus is life altering, scary and confusing. And yet, I can't honestly say I hate it all the time.
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...
Living with HIV, my biggest fear isn't the virus itself; it's the fear of losing control over my own narrative.
It doesn't matter how you became positive; what matters is how you live your positive life.
It's crucial to recognize that HIV doesn't discriminate based on gender identity, yet society often does.
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.
Life gives you chances, and you have to take advantage of them... HIV made me stronger. It empowered me even more.
Those of us aging with HIV need to make our voices heard. When we are asked about our experiences, we need to be honest about what we are experiencing because polite responses and silence will not get us anywhere.
Hey there, wonderful souls! It's time for a fresh start, a new chapter in the book of my life, and I couldn't be more excited to share this journey with all of you.
In this profound journey through the shadows, I've witnessed the evolution of our complex relationship with HIV and our quest for healing – my mother's and mine.