aging and HIV

Becoming a nurse taught me how to live with HIV.

I'm always happy to get the opportunity to attend a meeting or conference, so when I was approached with the opportunity to attend a conference virtually, I was happy to accept, especially one like the International Workshop on HIV and Women.

Apenas cumplí 51 el 11 de abril, y sigo aquí, con todos los subibajas, pero luchando como la guerrera que soy.

I just turned 51 on April 11, and I'm still here, with all the ups and downs, but fighting like the warrior that I am.

No tienes que pasar por tener VIH o SIDA solo. Incluso si no los tienes, puedes crear tu propia familia extendida.

You don't have to go through having HIV or AIDS alone. Even if you don't have them, create your own extended family.

Changing our mindset to use the winter months as literal rest and mental hibernation gives us the emotional and physical strength to emerge as the HIV leaders ... we are in the New Spring.

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.

My lovely people, these past few days I have been very proactive and this is really boosting my confidence and energy as well. Last weekend I was invited to give a THRIVE workshop during the 4th...

Managing HIV as children and into adulthood is an experience and a bond that is difficult to describe.