In this chat I talk to Yvonne about HIV medication and the meaning of wellness. When I first got diagnosed, I had to navigate my way around what wellness actually meant. Once I established a routine for taking my medication, I set about exploring wellness. My journey took me to train as a yoga teacher. I studied reiki, chakra energy healing, vegan nutrition, meditation, silent retreats, therapy and more. After ten years of training and learning, I am now in the process of packaging what I have learned into an online course, which will be aimed at professional, creative and ambitious people...
Aunty Lou's House's blog
I started Aunty Lou's Hour to: (a) support people living with HIV who feel lonely; and (b) do what I can to reduce stigma associated with HIV.
HIV empowered me - and now I am free. When I first found out I had HIV - I believed my life was over. I come from a catholic upbringing, and even though I no longer practice, those feelings of guilt and shame still lingered.
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.