battling stigma

I have worn many hats over the years but my favorite, my passion, is advocate.

I regret some decisions and some situations I found myself in, not because I was "bad," but because I was naive, vulnerable, and lacking affection.

We all take some risk in search of companionship, and those with HIV are no exception.

It's far more difficult to live with people's perceptions of HIV than with the reality.

I would like to find sisterhood, mentorship, and support to overcome shared challenges and build self-esteem.

Kimberly Springer is an Advocate, Activist, and Feminist from the vibrant shores of Trinidad and Tobago. Her advocacy extends across the Caribbean and onto global platforms.

For as long as I can remember, I thought survival and worth were the same damn thing. If I was needed, I mattered. If I was wanted, I was safe.

The voice that whispers you should accept less, stay small or be grateful just to be tolerated. That voice is not truth.

Stigma will end if we all work together. HIV and AIDS will end if stigma is destroyed. Let's kick HIV stigma out as we enter 2026!

Going into a new year, I don't want us chasing "inspirational." I want us choosing real. Messy. Honest. Boundaries over burnout. Silence when needed.