A Girl Like Me Contributors

My name is Johana Quesada and I am a stay at home mom, HIV activist, artist and breathwork facilitator based in Dallas, Texas. I have one beautiful son and three stepchildren with my amazing partner. After being diagnosed in 2018, I found myself...

My name is Jonique (John-Neek), I am a single mother of two smart and amazing HIV-negative boys. I was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. I work full time at a homeless shelter as a Residential Supervisor. I was diagnosed on January 8th, 2019...

My name is Joy, I am 32 years old, a mother to a handsome 4 year old boy and HIV positive. I live in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. It all started about 8 years ago when after finishing university on the course of my first job, I met an older...

Justine Davenport is a Black African American woman who has been thriving with HIV since birth. Justine was born and raised in Jamaica, New York but currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Bauder College with an Associate's Degree...

I'm a 44-year old single mom with, HIV, bipolar, and learning disabilities (ADHD and Dyslexia). I've started college for the first time.This is my journey in parenting, HIV, managing mental health, and getting my college education. I found out I had...

I am a 29 year old woman, wife and mother. My husband and I were diagnosed during my pregnancy in 2007. I was raised in a middle class family and am well educated. In fact, I hold three college degrees and am currently pursuing my fourth. Why Kate...

My name is Katie Adsila Willingham and I'm from a small, rural town in northwest Alabama called Tuscumbia. For all you history buffs out there, Tuscumbia is the birthplace of Helen Keller, and we're not really known for much else lol. I was diagnosed...

My name is Kelly Gluckman, I'm 28 years old and born and raised in the suburbs right outside of Los Angeles California. I come from a very middle class family, and I was raised with what people think of as the American Dream: 2 parents who loved each...

HIV/AIDS activist, advocate, mother, and wife born with HIV, Kimberly grew up unaware that she was living with HIV until a week before her 10th birthday. Both of her parents passed from AIDS complications the same year Kim found out about her HIV...

My name is Kristi, I am 50 years old and I live in Minnesota. I have one young son who is the light of my life. I hold a Master's degree in the mental health field and work two jobs. I have been HIV positive for 12 years. Breathe. I learned of my HIV...