Hey AGLM friends! Just a quick note to let you know that blogger, Jae, is walking tomorrow, October 23rd for the Desert AIDS Project AIDS Walk. The best part is that she has created an "A Girl Like Me" team and even made t-shirts! If you are able...
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For some reason, every time I sit down to write my blog over the last couple weeks, I get very upset, emotionally and physically. I literally begin to feel sick to my stomach. My mind races of everything I want to say, but can’t seem to type. I...
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You can iron the frown off your face, the heading is just as I intended it to be. My Fiancé gave me the same look when I asked him. Thank God for making him such a bad liar because I got my answer, not what I wanted to hear, but at least it was the...
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In all honesty, I’ve not experienced much discrimination based upon my HIV status. That’s primarily because I don’t disclose to very many people. When I was diagnosed, my co-workers found out because I was told while I was at work. So I’ve had some...
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I know that some of you have had difficulties in this area. All the people on this website are, or at least state that they are, HIV+. I am fortunate that I am not having to deal with this. Just letting you all know I have never personally used this...
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I lost a friend last week; someone, like me, who battled HIV and other illnesses for a very long time. He was an amazing person who was there when you needed him. He never complained of his own ailments; he often asked, “What can I do to help you.”...
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My Bucket list 1. Graduate from college 2. See my youngest son graduate from High School 3. Have a photograph taken with my entire family (In Laws included) somewhere beautiful 4. Ride in a hot air balloon 5. Help entrepreneurs in third world countries through ~ www.kiva.com 6. Go to Italy 7. Hike Machu Picchu ~ Peru 8. Make a difference in someone else’s life
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I recently read an article about inflammation from www.thebody.com, titled: "HIV and Inflammation: A new threat". The article raised my level of concern. If you have a chance please read it, it's an interesting article. Since I'm participating in a...
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I have been thinking back to when I was diagnosed, almost 19 years ago. I have fooled most people. They look at me and see just another 40 year old. An average healthy adult with kids, bills, a job and school work. I am just amazed that prejudices...
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The Well Project is currently seeking and accepting applications for a dynamic, experienced Executive Director to lead our organization. A job description and requirements are available on our website at: http://www.thewellproject.org/en_US/About_Us...
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For the first time, I participated in an AIDS Walk. Honestly, it was a bit surreal. I thought I’d feel very nervous and uncomfortable, but it quite the opposite. I felt at ease. I felt accepted. For the first time since my diagnosis, I did not feel...
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Spent time the last few days with girls I went to high school with. I had a great time. Most of them became successful people in business. Some became successful parents and some successful drinkers... I was so happy to hang out with them and get...
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It's not a death sentence. EAT TO LIVE! No more stress, don't be afraid.
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Today President Obama is releasing the long-anticipated National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). Why is this a big deal? Well, for several reasons. First, we've never had one! That's right, the United States has never had a national AIDS strategy of our...