Sometimes, I feel like I’m living a lie. I live my “picture-perfect” life with my house in the suburbs, husband, child and career. Meanwhile, I’m fighting an inner battle, an even bigger battle than...
Things are busy lately around my house. We are getting ready to move in 2 weeks. I feel this is the best move for our family. You are all in my thoughts. I am getting ready to participate in some of...
I am chronically and totally exhausted most of the time. I haven't had much to say lately, but you are all in my thoughts! I am just so tired. Depression is part of it. When I was younger, I had...
Well I though long and hard about what you ladies had to say and I agreed. When my husband and I die, I want to leave my son with a sibling to love and help comfort. So my husband and I decided to...
Some days I feel at peace, some days I feel the anger, the fear and the sadness when I think about my condition. But I know that what’s important is to live in the moment. To face reality head on. My...
I lost my best friend to Cervical Cancer this week. After 4 years of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and beating it. The Cancer moved to her brain and/or brain stem, and she was sent home to...
Hello, I am a 50 year old woman from the Midwest & HIV positive. I am not sure how long...several doctors did not check me because I did not know "how to ask". I was sexually active and showed...
Well today at 13:07 (1:07 pm), I took a home pregnancy test and the result was positive. For five years I thought I had this condom thing perfected. I am scared, shocked and all the other words that...
I just want to say that I feel so blessed to be a part of this blog. I have never felt so empowered since my diagnosis. This opportunity has provided me confidence and pride. After my diagnosis, I...
On March 10 th, those of us in the USA will observe National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. As a women living with AIDS, I experience a variety of emotions around “awareness days” like this...