A Girl Like Me

My lovely people, I promised to share my learning from AIDS 2024 in Munich with you. The two days I spent at the Global Village were quite fruitful as an activist. I decided to go where the noise is this time as it keeps me alive, being together with HIV activists and sharing the concerns of the global HIV community. It has been a fight for 40 years now and HIV activists have been always at the front.

Falling into place Falling fast speed Falling leaves allowed to breathe. They say time heals all wounds.

For a while, and even today if I am being honest, I have internally beat myself up because I had this image in my head of what advocacy should look like, and I often would compare the work I do...

Every moment in life, no matter how beautiful or horrific, can be silver. A glimmer. That's like faith.

I thank God because now there are so many places where they support us—people with HIV. The workshops they offer and the tools they provide, give us a chance to lead a normal life.

HIV is a virus in my body. HIV is not me. Lupus is not me. Cancer and addiction are not me. They all played a part who I am today.

The free 10-week playwriting workshops take place virtually every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6:30pm EST, from September 19th - December 1st. Write It Out! is only for people living with HIV. No writing experience is needed to apply. Strict confidentiality is given to all applicants.

Are you talented and never let HIV stigma stand in your way? We are looking for talents to share their experience during World AIDS day on the 1st of December 2024.

I want to update everyone that has helped me find my way. To some a blog is just looking for attention. I read the blogs and become inspired. I'm never beat until I quit trying. It's been a week in...

I am very proud to be delivering a workshop at AIDS 2024, the International AIDS Conference in Munich, about mindfulness, stress reduction and emotional balance. If you're going to the conference, pop by and say hello.