by HIVE Online | Nov 29, 2017 | Activism/Advocacy, New Stories, Women Living with HIV
I arrived at the clinic with my two youngest children. Sitting in the waiting area everything appeared to move in slow motion. A barrage of thoughts swirled through my head. My nerves were all over the place. Finally I heard my name called. I immediately snapped back into reality. The walk down the hallway to the office room was as though I was walking to death’s chair. The nurse walked in and said Ms.Thomas, “I’m not going to beat around the bush. Your HIV test came back positive.” In that moment, my heart dropped in my stomach. I felt numb all over. Her words were final.
by HIVE Online | Oct 11, 2017 | Activism/Advocacy, HIVE Blog, New Stories
The more we talk about it, uplift each other, educate and support one another, the closer we get to ending the virus! No one should have to suffer in silence. If I could talk to anyone dealing with a similar situation, I would want them to know, ?You are not alone, we can battle this together.?
by HIVE Online | Sep 22, 2017 | Activism/Advocacy, HIVE Blog, New Stories
I have learned so much about my body and what it means to me to be able to protect it. I have learned what it is to exercise my right, and that of other women, to be on PrEP.
by HIVE Online | Jul 27, 2017 | Activism/Advocacy, HIVE Blog, New Stories, Women Living with HIV
Through sharing my story, I want to reduce the stigma in our lives and show others that there is truly life after HIV diagnosis. I also want to teach others how to advocate for themselves when it comes to protection, stigma, and healthcare.
by HIVE Online | Jul 6, 2017 | Activism/Advocacy, HIVE Blog, Safer Conception
My husband and I had an appointment due to a referral from my medical provider. We were eager to go because San Francisco General has one of the best programs in place for people struggling with HIV and AIDS. My husband is HIV positive and I am HIV negative. I recently started PrEP using Truvada because we are trying to have a baby.
by HIVE Online | Jun 13, 2017 | Activism/Advocacy, Heterosexual-identified, HIVE Blog, Men Living with HIV
While to my knowledge, there are still little to no support groups for heterosexual people living with HIV, I have learned to focus on the Human of HIV. I aim to create the space to reflect just that.