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.
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It's far more difficult to live with people's perceptions of HIV than with the reality.
My life has not been in vain. My pain became a path. My voice became a shelter. My existence has allowed others to exist with less fear.
Help and healing are possible. It starts with one act of surrender and one conversation with someone you trust.
I am tired of...the cruelty. Tired of the lies. Tired of people who choose not to educate themselves when the truth is right here.
Sharing my stories and giving courage to others like me who can relate to some of my struggles and victories is a way I can give back to a community that has literally saved my life.
Living with HIV for over 20 years, Chanica has transformed her personal journey into a powerful platform rooted in service, storytelling, and systemic change.
Unfortunately, many countries still maintain entry restrictions for people living with HIV, whether for studies or work.