A Girl Like Me Contributors

"I am a woman born on the soil of New York City, who entered her adolescence in the less-populated rural region of the state of Georgia. Such duplicity has been the standard of my life, being also transgender and a woman of color. I am an advocate...

My parents are from the Caribbean. I was born and brought up in London, UK. I found the love of my life when I was 49 and I am engaged to be married. I have been living with HIV for over 17 years. I have experienced domestic abuse, I am dyslexic, and...

My name is Barbara Kemigisa. I am a single mother living with HIV in Kampala Uganda Africa. I am 29 years old and have passed through different challenges which affect most of our youth today and get them exposed to HIV. I was sexually abused at 6-11...

I am a 38 year old single and very independent lady from South Africa, Pretoria. I am my mother's daughter, my brothers' sister and my lovely nephew's aunt. I have no child of my own and I had hoped to have at least one before I hit 40. Although the...

I am 56 years old and live in the mountains of Colorado. I was infected by my fiance in October of 2002 and diagnosed in July of 2003. Very healthy, I taught aerobics for 21 years and now take yoga classes and fitball classes every week. The outdoors...

Tiffany Newsome is the CEO and founder of "Blossoming In Red Inc." Tiffany is a certified phlebotomist, public speaker, direct support professional, community health professional, and patient care assistant. She is also pursuing her degree in...

I am 25 years old, HIV born, but totally in control of my destiny. Faith saw me through as well as self healing. I dine in poetry like a Thanksgiving feast. I've already attained touching feats mountain top high. I have an associates and bachelor's...

My name is Bose Olotu Oladayo. I am from Nigeria, from one of the south/west states, Ekiti state, to be precise. I am a woman, born in August 1975 to a family of seven. I am married with three children. I live in Lagos, Nigeria. Some eleven years ago...

I am what they call a long term survivor. I have been living with HIV for 25+ years. I have more good days than bad days thank God. I can remember a time when all I had were bad days. I had a very low self esteem. I felt worthless and ashamed. I...

Hey everyone, its Brandi or Bee for short. I am unique in my own way! My writing style is artistic and different. I am who I am. Life is too short, therefore, live your best life every day. Why Brandi wants to be part of A Girl Like Me: Community...