HIV advocacy

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Heather O'Connor in hospital bed, smiling, holding newborn baby on her chest.

The Well Project asked A Girl Like Me blogger Heather O'Connor about breastfeeding as a woman living with HIV in the United States.

Submitted on: Aug 18, 2020

As a woman living with HIV since 2003, I dream of a world that is free from HIV stigma, where people with HIV can express themselves with confidence.

Submitted on: Jul 22, 2020

It is crucial for Latinx people to feel comfortable speaking their language, which in many ways causes a barrier to communicate with their physicians, case managers, etc. I have worked with many who...

Submitted on: Jul 8, 2020
Ciarra "Ci Ci" Covin standing outside in front of building.

The Well Project interviews Ciarra (CiCi) Covin, Community Advisory Board member and A Girl Like Me blogger for our "Spotlight: Women Making a Difference" series.

Submitted on: Jun 9, 2020

I can still remember turning 18 years old and all the excitement of becoming an adult. I was excited yet humbled and frightened. I had the power to make my own decisions and step out of the rule of my...

Submitted on: May 26, 2020

On March 9, 2020 I landed in Atlanta, flying in from New Orleans. I'd heard about the coronavirus, but it was something far removed from me. In the Lyft on the way to my hotel I opened my news app...

Submitted on: May 11, 2020

Before we even heard of COVID-19, people living with HIV or AIDS were already facing stigma and discrimination as I experienced and shared with you regularly with healthcare providers throughout the...

Submitted on: May 8, 2020

As a new member of A Girl Like Me, my intention of joining this group was to begin sharing the story of my HIV diagnosis, how I advocated for myself and my daughter during my first pregnancy, and how I'm advocating for my current pregnancy.

Submitted on: Apr 20, 2020

I'm a 28-year-old HIV-positive (since 6/6/16) female living in Natural Bridge, Virginia with my husband, my daughter, two dogs, and two cats.

Submitted on: Apr 15, 2020

Today I was invited to celebrate International Women's Day in Culemborg. Foundation Intercultureel Vrouwen Culemborg (DIVC) organized a party with the theme "Freedom". The event started at 13h with a...

Submitted on: Mar 11, 2020

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