Now don't ask me how Lagos happened – it just happened... I had the most positive response from the biking community and that's where I struck gold.
Words have tremendous power. That dumb ass saying about sticks and stones makes sense to say to kids, because its coming from an adult perspective with the experience of having learned to deal with the pain of harsh words.
I'm always happy to get the opportunity to attend a meeting or conference, so when I was approached with the opportunity to attend a conference virtually, I was happy to accept, especially one like the International Workshop on HIV and Women.
The language we use to talk about HIV affects the well-being of people with HIV. Learn about the power of words, and less stigmatizing language for discussing HIV.
It is September 25th, 2023. This day marks my 11th year of knowing that I'm living with HIV.
Last year at USCHA I stood in a room and said We are not long-term survivors, but we are LIFETIME SURVIVORS.
As we celebrate this very important Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, I think about how far we have come, but I also think about so many things that remain the same in our communities in the United States and Latin America.
I am the first deputy director for The Well Project and would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. I identify as a Mexican mujer, immigrant, and a Southern California girl through and through. I am the mother of a 3-year old ray of sunshine, a loving and loved spouse, a sister, and an eldest daughter. I am also a lifelong survivor of HIV.
Educational moment! Maria, are you an AIDS patient? Answer: NO ? We are people living with HIV! AIDS means that your immune system has been broken down and a person may be very ill! Many people with...
Respectfully that ship has sailed. I've fought something bigger in the last 2+ years and found something even greater within myself. I don't like for people to whisper "HIV" to me- nah... say it with...