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For some reason, every time I sit down to write my blog over the last couple weeks, I get very upset, emotionally and physically. I literally begin to feel sick to my stomach. My mind races of...
You can iron the frown off your face, the heading is just as I intended it to be. My Fiancé gave me the same look when I asked him. Thank God for making him such a bad liar because I got my answer...
In all honesty, I’ve not experienced much discrimination based upon my HIV status. That’s primarily because I don’t disclose to very many people. When I was diagnosed, my co-workers found out because...
I know that some of you have had difficulties in this area. All the people on this website are, or at least state that they are, HIV+. I am fortunate that I am not having to deal with this. Just...
I lost a friend last week; someone, like me, who battled HIV and other illnesses for a very long time. He was an amazing person who was there when you needed him. He never complained of his own...
My Bucket list 1. Graduate from college 2. See my youngest son graduate from High School 3. Have a photograph taken with my entire family (In Laws included) somewhere beautiful 4. Ride in a hot air balloon 5. Help entrepreneurs in third world countries through ~ www.kiva.com 6. Go to Italy 7. Hike Machu Picchu ~ Peru 8. Make a difference in someone else’s life
I recently read an article about inflammation from www.thebody.com, titled: "HIV and Inflammation: A new threat". The article raised my level of concern. If you have a chance please read it, it's an...
I have been thinking back to when I was diagnosed, almost 19 years ago. I have fooled most people. They look at me and see just another 40 year old. An average healthy adult with kids, bills, a job...
The Well Project is currently seeking and accepting applications for a dynamic, experienced Executive Director to lead our organization. A job description and requirements are available on our website...
For the first time, I participated in an AIDS Walk. Honestly, it was a bit surreal. I thought I’d feel very nervous and uncomfortable, but it quite the opposite. I felt at ease. I felt accepted. For...