I share the hardship, my HIV diagnosis, the moments of darkness, the joy of sharing my status, and the victory of choosing life.
Sometimes, when I am alone, I ask myself a question: Why am I so public and open about living with HIV?
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A definition does not allow room for growth. Life with HIV is not definitive; it is change. It is growth.
March 10th is NWGHAAD (National Women's and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day), and this is also Women's History Month, so I would like to tell you about one woman in particular who was called "the Cemetery Angel".
I have worn many hats over the years but my favorite, my passion, is advocate.
Today I celebrate 37 years of survival… and my health is the best it has EVER been.
I regret some decisions and some situations I found myself in, not because I was "bad," but because I was naive, vulnerable, and lacking affection.
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.