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Podcast: Life is Sweet

"We are all living with AIDS." That's what the scrap of paper hanging from my fridge reminds me everyday. Natalie Merchant's song "Life is Sweet" reminds me that life is sweet too. The decision to see it one way or the other is wholly mine each day. And yours.   I am not here to [...]

Podcast: “HIV/AIDS 101”

In the second episode of "A Pocketful of Wisdom," I share the distillation of my HIV/AIDS expertise in a quick 15 minute overview. There is a lot of information packed into this one. In it, I share the realities of the STI and condition and give you an easy to remember phrase that will [...]

Topic Tuesday: Defining HIV & AIDS

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Motivation Monday: What is the miracle you are waiting for?

At my very first HIV support group meeting, the same circle from which the musical “Rent” is based, I learned the difference between physical and emotional survival. The facilitator told us, “I can’t add years to your life but I CAN add life to your years.” I sat in my chair waiting to hear her [...]