Once you’ve decided to start a treatment, try not to stray and stay on that path. If time management is a concern, then take your medication at the same time every day and try not to miss any days. Remember, this virus is very smart and is always looking to mutate or multiply. You do not want it... read more
As a person living with HIV, the issue that matters most to me is healthcare. ?I feel that if the current President remains in office my mental, physical, and HIV status will remain intact with little interruption. I truly believe that our current President cares about everyone, rich and poor.... read more
If I could dispel any myth about being HIV positive it would be the misconception that people living with the virus (HIV) have it made and reap the benefits of free housing, free medical services, free money, free everything.
You see most people don't stop to think about the various... read more
I think that wearing condoms helps reduce the risk of HIV infections as opposed to preventive medicines like PrEP. In my opinion the more comfortable we become with the idea of wearing condoms the easier it will become to insist our partners use them. Although many people think they know how to... read more
I'm not sure that I have the expertise to explain the rise of HIV infections among African-American men and women, but in my opinion, the reason I think we are still seeing an alarming rise of HIV Infections among African-American men and women is because of the secrets that we hold onto.... read more
I believe that a person should be proud of who or what they are at all times! Be proud of your status year round; after all, you can’t change your HIV status so why not embrace and utilize your status? Since being diagnosed with HIV I am most proud of my lifestyle change and the opportunities I’... read more
1. Get as much updated information about the virus. People want to know that you know what you are talking about. Get lots of literature.
2. Target your designated high risk areas. Get familiar with the neighborhood programs/schools. Set up presentations with programs directors and school... read more
If a stranger was just diagnosed HIV positive, the sentence I would say to him/her is "don't blame yourself, get educated and live life!”
The reason for using this sentence is because most people tend to blame themselves when they are first diagnosed HIV-positive. "Don'... read more
Yes the face of HIV has changed since I was first diagnosed HIV positive. When I was first diagnosed thirteen years ago, the face of HIV was a middle-aged person. Now I see a drastic change in the age groups affected. I see that a lot of our youth ages twelve to twenty-four years old are being... read more
