battling stigma

Sex and intimacy were robbed from me such a long time ago that I've forgotten how beautiful and miraculous my own body as a woman is.

Discovering my HIV diagnosis was an unexpected turn that reshaped my life's trajectory.

My name is Nitanita. I’m California-born and raised, 55 years old, Black, single, and have two adult kids and two grandkids. I'm a professional currently working in field of behavioral/mental health...

Living with HIV, my biggest fear isn't the virus itself; it's the fear of losing control over my own narrative.

It doesn't matter how you became positive; what matters is how you live your positive life.

It's crucial to recognize that HIV doesn't discriminate based on gender identity, yet society often does.

Love has a curious way of defying our expectations and leading us down uncharted paths. My journey with Maximo is a testament to this unpredictability, a story of love, acceptance, and personal growth that challenged my beliefs and ultimately enriched my life.

Es crucial reconocer que el VIH no discrimina según la identidad de género, pero la sociedad a menudo sí.

Have you ever had a dilemma where you had to choose between what is best for you as a person or for us a HIV community? Last week I had to make such a choice.

Those of us aging with HIV need to make our voices heard. When we are asked about our experiences, we need to be honest about what we are experiencing because polite responses and silence will not get us anywhere.