pregnancy, HIV+ mothers, family

A definition does not allow room for growth. Life with HIV is not definitive; it is change. It is growth.

I know the world feels like it's falling apart. Most of it is. But just make time to do the things that bring you joy. Don't wait until later. Do that shit now!

Your experiences, your love, your strength — all of it matters. Even in hardship, there is light.

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

Even amidst all the pain and grief, I was overwhelmed and proud to see the living proof of how many lives my daughter had touched with her positively uplifting ways.

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

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.

For decades, I said I didn't want children. Then I said I'd adopt. Then I went back to saying no kids at all. But if I'm being honest, those responses were rooted in trauma...

Whatever the individual reasons, many people's mental health suffers during the holidays. We offer this collection of resources as a holiday gift to our beloved community.

Sometimes I think of telling my son about my status, but it's not easy.