I think it's too early to say at this point. There are so many unanswered questions, and much will depend on the conclusive findings of the numerous studies that are currently underway. I can confidently say that it wouldn't have any impact on my practice of disclosure.
At this point,... read more
I think regardless of your HIV status, living with self-respect will obviously contribute to your overall quality of life. If you respect yourself, and value yourself, you're likely to make healthier choices, because you have a sense of self-worth, and the belief that you deserve to be healthy... read more
I'm one of the lucky folks who is on a one-a-day regimen of Atripla. Even with the convenience of one pill, taking it was still an adjustment in the beginning. I found it was helpful to get a pillbox with the days of the week listed (just like the one grandma has). That way I could easily see... read more
That's a mouthful. I'd really rather not speak for others... but, I'd imagine that my closest friends would have pretty glowing things to say about me - they are my closest friends, after all! Suffice it to say that my friends know the details of my experience, and have been... read more
There are many myths and misconceptions about being positive floating around in the world that have little merit, and even less basis in fact.
When it comes to dating, and particularly that most insidious habit - internet dating (ugh), it becomes immediately apparent that if you reveal... read more
Of course it is possible to be both proud and HIV+! Being positive certainly doesn't have any unfavorable impact on the way I view myself. To the contrary, I'm happy with the way I've navigated converting, and the way that I have incorporated the reality of a positive diagnosis... read more
I'm not really the best person to give advice in this area. Other members of the campaign are much more active and engaged around advocacy than I am - this campaign is my only formal outlet for activism. However, I think just as important are the personal choices that I make day to day -... read more
I don't believe that the face of HIV has changed much since I became positive six years ago. I'd like to say that attitudes around disclosure and stigma have progressed in a positive direction, but I don't believe they have in a significant way. People still tell me that they feel... read more
Unfortunately, 'serosorting' is not a reliable method for preventing HIV transmission. There are examples of how it doesn't work all around us, and unfortunately more every day.
I'll use myself as an example. Between the time that I became positive, and before... read more
