HIV disclosure

Spotlight on Marissa Gonzalez: Women Making a Difference

The Well Project interviews Marissa Gonzalez, Community Advisory Board member and A Girl Like Me blogger, for our "Spotlight: Women Making a Difference" series.

Submitted on : Mar 29, 2021

Dear Advocate

Dear Advocate, 2021, so far, has been a year of focusing on me and choosing me above all else. Too often I have dimmed my light and emptied my cup for the needs of others.

Submitted on : Feb 26, 2021

When It's Rare You Don't Treat It Likes It's Regular...

Given that we are in February, which is not only Black History month but also the month of LOVE, I felt compelled to share this message with y'all.

Submitted on : Feb 23, 2021

My Christmas Carol

I remember fond memories of Christmas in the days of my youth, watching all of the classics like Rudolph, Frosty, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Charlie Brown Christmas Special, etc. on tv every...

Submitted on : Jan 15, 2021

Spotlight on Katie Willingham: Women Making a Difference

The Well Project interviews Katie Willingham, Community Advisory Board member and A Girl Like Me blogger, for our "Spotlight: Women Making a Difference" series.

Submitted on : Jan 11, 2021

My Dating Profile Clearly States I Am HIV+ and Undetectable

2020 has been a year for us all. I know mine has been met with heartache, joy and so many things in between. But since being diagnosed in 2016, I finally decided 2020 was the year I would date and be unapologetically HIV+.

Submitted on : Dec 22, 2020

World AIDS Day 2020

Yesterday as we celebrated World AIDS Day, I reflected a little bit on my own journey of having HIV living with me. I have been HIV positive for 5 years. I have been undetectable since I began...

Submitted on : Dec 2, 2020

Unsettled, but Settled In

I was making tacos last night (I make amazing tacos by the way), and I had the thought that I wished I was making them for someone else. Cooking for someone else. Almost simultaneously realized how lonely I am. It hurt my damn feelings.

Submitted on : Oct 1, 2020

Spotlight on Heather O'Connor: My Journey with Breastfeeding and HIV

The Well Project asked A Girl Like Me blogger Heather O'Connor about breastfeeding as a woman living with HIV in the United States.

Submitted on : Aug 18, 2020

Seven Years

It has been seven years since I have blogged with you, my sisters. I had no idea it had been so long. In part, I think it's "ok". No need to judge myself about my absence, but rather perhaps...

Submitted on : Jul 8, 2020