I write because I love writing, and I have loved it since I was seven. I am honest about my life, some say too honest.
In a world chasing love, the real danger is not the viral load one carries but the lies that people carry behind those perfectly filtered profiles.
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Stigma is a killer, sure, but silence is the weapon it uses.
We all take some risk in search of companionship, and those with HIV are no exception.
I would like to find sisterhood, mentorship, and support to overcome shared challenges and build self-esteem.
For as long as I can remember, I thought survival and worth were the same damn thing. If I was needed, I mattered. If I was wanted, I was safe.
Sometimes I think of telling my son about my status, but it's not easy.
Your fellow human beings can turn into your Judas Iscariot at any moment in this lifetime. Having friends who are pretenders and when a situation changes, immediately they switch you off.
Every time I speak my truth, I invite people into a deeper understanding of me—not just my diagnosis, but my resilience, my laughter, my wisdom, and my health.