I am here to share the great news that I'M EXPECTING!!! Of course, some of you reading this may have known that already, LOL!
Those of us aging with HIV need to make our voices heard. When we are asked about our experiences, we need to be honest about what we are experiencing because polite responses and silence will not get us anywhere.
I've told my story a ton of times about what led to me contracting HIV. I was always cautious as to not say certain things that could point to the person I contracted from or even more tell a story that wasn't mine to tell
In this profound journey through the shadows, I've witnessed the evolution of our complex relationship with HIV and our quest for healing – my mother's and mine.
I recently had a deep dive regarding U=U with a writer from POZ Magazine and what it means to me as a Latina living with HIV.
My decision to openly share my HIV status at the age of 23 was not about seeking attention but about filling a critical gap in the conversation.
Keep fighting. Take it one step at a time. Can't do it by yourself? Seek help.
Managing HIV as children and into adulthood is an experience and a bond that is difficult to describe.
It is September 25th, 2023. This day marks my 11th year of knowing that I'm living with HIV.
Have you ever felt invisible? As a child I felt invisible. In my home there were just three of us: my mother, my brother, and me.