I'm grateful to be alive, grateful for opportunities to share my story... it's comforting to know there are so many more unknown moments waiting with potentially beautiful journeys.
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I need us to remember social media captures a moment in time. We control what we share and there aren't too many people sharing the real, raw and ugly side of life... sooo many are struggling...
For a long time, I thought silence was protecting me. I thought if I didn't say something out loud, maybe it wouldn't feel real.
Sure I think about HIV, especially as an advocate in this field, but my life encompasses so much more than HIV. All of ours do.
I have not written or posted a blog for a while now. I have been struggling with lots of challenges that affect my mental health in many ways.
R-E-J-E-C-T-E-D. Everywhere I turn, it seems that I am not good enough.
You're not alone my friend. All of us are dealing with similar issues, but we can't support each other if nobody opens up and talks.
Kimberly Springer is an Advocate, Activist, and Feminist from the vibrant shores of Trinidad and Tobago. Her advocacy extends across the Caribbean and onto global platforms.
For as long as I can remember, I thought survival and worth were the same damn thing. If I was needed, I mattered. If I was wanted, I was safe.