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We who are living with HIV are uniquely suited to survive the COVID epidemic. We should extend our hearts, full of compassion to those
September 22nd… Another year, gracefully around the sun (52nd).🎂 Another clean and sober “belly-button” birthday (36th)☕ Another year as a successful OHS survivor.❤️🩹Another successful UNDETECTABLE year of
I was diagnosed on 11/08/08, a day l will never forget. It was definitely life-altering. I made the decision at that point to be
I acquired HIV at 19 years old. At 58, the journey continues! I’m blessed beyond words, and my heart is full of gratitude. I’m
Diagnosed in 1997 that’s 24 years ago. Living a healthy life at age of 62 . Treatment has given me the ability to live
Still working, but loving it! I’m in my home office (a converted cupboard), so no commute. I can smell my daughter’s cooking dinner and
I’ll be turning 54 in just about two weeks, and I’ve been living with HIV for nearly half of those years. And as a
Children living with HIV and their caregivers in Larkana District, Sindh, Pakistan, have powered through the HIV outbreak of 2019. Challenging stigma and calling
The best year of my life, living a Healthy day with HIV and thriving at 62.
I finished a cup of tea, made my gratitude list and am listening to the rain. I’m getting ready to go Substitute Teach, a
At my home work station, doing some editing for my AIDS musical, Open Discussion, before signing on to my daily 12-Step Zoom call at
9-22-2021, 7:25 am, Cheyenne WY… today’s selfie is a reminder that I am stronger than my diagnosis. I was diagnosed HIV positive 8 years
Off to volunteer for our local ASO, AH of Monroe County.
So far, I’ve had some 12,000 Days with HIV. I try to make the most of each one of them, to make each of
I’ve been living with HIV since 2009. Today I rarely even think about it as I go about my life. I’m fortunate to work
Spending 32 years of my life with HIV has given me much time for reflection. Advanced medications and some incredible doctors over the years
Getting ready for an appointment with my podiatrist this morning, I decided I’d show off myself. I’ve been exercising and working out with light
Picking 200 pounds of tomatoes at a local farm to can for food security.
A day in the life of HIV, one day at a time.
Living with HIV for 32 years. Active with Let’s Kick Ass in Palm Springs.
My daughter and I exploring good vs evil at work in a party store. She is living proof a mom with HIV can have
After hours of insomnia, I started planning my day, and practiced piano once the hour seemed reasonable. Life can be challenging and life can
HIV does not define who I am. In the war for 17 years. It is bad enough that people are dying of AIDS but
Playing my accordion at the start of my day. The magic of music is that while I am playing, I no longer have HIV
I am a long-term survivor. I wanted to capture my reality as a woman who has lived with HIV for 30 years. I am not
Morning walk with my twin sister enjoying the beauty of the world living with HIV
Waiting on Michelle’s bus while she naps.
51 years old, 27 year HIV survivor. Living out loud and proud! 😊 #ADayWithHIV #HIV #AIDS #nostigma #noguilt #noshame #LoveYourSelf
Getting my blood drawn for my annual labs, because it’s so important to keep your healthcare appointments and maintain your health by always knowing
Gardening has comforted me during these surreal times. The cycle of nature is wondrous and beautiful, and so are we.
Feeling grateful to live in a time when HIV doesn’t define me but gave me purpose. Just wish Chip were as excited about photos:)
It is hard to believe that I will be 58 years old next year and living with HIV for 25 of those years in
Working on educational and. #HIV stigma reduction campaigns for @convihvir and @nmachiv
09/22/2021: I gave birth to a baby girl. 😭🙌🏾 God: 2. Stigma: 0.
Being transgender, gay, and HIV positive are all parts of me but they aren’t the whole of what defines me. I am a leader,
📚💖 The library is open… On #ADayWithHIV I’m celebrating my recent graduation in public health. Volunteering as an HIV peer mentor spurred me on
10:00 am Hempstead, NY Getting ready to go into work on our HIV testing van. Because HIV is still a thing! #adaywithhiv
Wish I had a better picture for today, but not feeling too good. Not every day with HIV is perfect, but that’s life. This,
35+ years ago, I was diagnosed as someone living with HIV and not expected to live another eight years. Today, I am a parent. I
Getting my routine bloodwork. 31 years positive. Grateful for every day.
My photo for today’s annual #adaywithhiv anti-stigma campaign by Positively Aware and TPAN I met some of those folks at the 2018 USCA conference.
Morning walk. Long-term survivor, 37 years living with HIV/AIDS.
Morning coffee with my favorite coffee mug.
A day with HIV is another day with art… Another day of creation in the studio. Coucou from Paris.
At age 27, the thought was I would be dead within a few years. That was 1986 when I found out I was positive.
Working my passion at the InclusHIV Care Clinic and showing off my updated “Pride In UequalsU” t-shirt!
Walking on the campus for the first time today. Currently in my first year of a PhD program where my research is focused on
I have been HIV + since 2/28/17. It definitely changed my life and made me take my health seriously. Luckily, my status hasn’t stopped
Stretching after my regular Wednesday virtual training. No matter what your medical condition, it’s important to stay as active as possible to improve your
This is not the photo I planned on taking. I’m certainly not a shirtless selfie guy, but I just finished a work out, took
I am a person who has been living—more like thriving—with the disease of HIV for 32 years. I love softball. I pitch and I
I’m sitting in front of Anxious Crowd [by contemporary artist Rashid Johnson] to recognize today that today is “A Day With HIV.” I chose this background
Having bloods done for diabetes – I was offered, and accepted, a flu vaccination “since you’re here”. The silver ribbon badge was made by
Taking this opportunity to show off my garden and promote Sarah Schulman’s brilliant corrective/addition to the history of the AIDS Crisis, Let the Record
Began my day creating art on the beautiful Lake Pend Oreille. I proceeded to go boating with my soul sister and ended the day
My road of HIV started in high school when HIV was all over the news. Years later, I was diagnosed in 1993. Experiencing so
Wednesday, it’s time for biking. Part of my fitness routine in addition to weights and swimming. HIV positive 33 years, by the grace of
The poster in the background is from the very first Chicago AIDS Walk in 1990, and we still are in the fight!
A haircut always makes me feel better. Can’t believe October 2021 marks 18 years since my diagnosis. #thriving
Eunice &Kalvin Marshall as we do every year we use #ADAYWITHHIV to kick off our Anniversary celebration December 21st will be our 37th Anniversary.
Collecting the morning eggs from my hens and participating in #adaywithhiv – I’m a mom to 7 kids, a wife, a friend, an advocate,
The daily routine of taking my medication during lunchtime. Meds keep me healthy and undetectable. #UequalsU #cantpassiton #adaywithhiv
Find yourself in those things that make you human. Hi, my name is Ruele Okeyo, openly living with HIV. I’m from Nairobi Kenya, an
On my way to have lunch with friends I realize that living with HIV there are many sunny days ahead.
Working as a medical peer navigator and loving helping others live their best lives.
Living with HIV and redefining oneself past “midlife”. I now view living in a “Positive” world. No longer a stigma for me but rather
A Day with HIV is a day I continue to fight HIV stigma in the Liendert community. Using my talent and sharing my story
Thirty-six years since my initial HIV diagnosis. At that time, there was no internet, no Facebook, no Instagram, no Twitter. No social media. Information
When i was diagnosed with HIV in 2018 in a hospital, I thought my life was over. Now, I am undetectable and living a
Today, I’m opening up a new at-home insemination kit with my sister and her wife. Through modern HIV treatment (and with the approval from
A day in the office celebrating 20 years of healthy living!
Living with my pet virus since 1997. I owe my good health to the NHS, peer support, @Positively_UK, and yoga every day.
Where I always am, at work on the cobbles. Seven years and 10 months living with HIV. Trying to always be positive in a
Having known my HIV status since the mid-1980s, I’d have never guessed that in 1993 with the diagnosis of non-Hodgkins lymphoma and given seven
Listening to music soothes my soul. Music is a way for me to relax and allow my body a chance to heal.
At Fred Hutch, Dr. Jennifer Adair shows me her “gene therapy in a box” technology that will make it possible bring cell & gene
During a presentation on alternative pain management, members of the Positive Attitude Veterans group at Hines VA Hospital take time out for a photo.
Unexpected Love Hard to believe three years later, Mikie and I are still together. Each of us has been the perfect balm to our
Thirty-one years living with HIV, and I get to do what I love—Ryan White case management!
Today is a beautiful day, we celebrate all #infectedandaffected with HIV , BIG LOVE #adaywithHIV
Today is #adaywithHIV. I’ve been living with #HIV for 10 years. I work in HIV information and support. I’m also engaged to the wonderful
I still have my passion for life. Hard to believe 35 years later, I still have the zest for life. Have a partner, William
Celebrating 80 birthday…HIV+ for over 37 years. #adaywithhiv is another chance to enjoy life to the full and do something useful
Living with HIV for over 35 years and now dealing with my 2nd Pandemic, COVID. I survived the first one and I’ll survive this
Heading out for my first road attempt at 10K training for the Great Manchester Run on behalf of George House Trust to raise funds
I’m still here even though like so many of us were told to get our affairs in order. I refused to be a statistic, I
Rainy day, but I’m feeling good! 💜 Living with HIV for 15 years. #ADayWithHIV
Heading home after spending the day at the largest HIV community in Boston. The Boston Living Center. Providing meals, peer support, case management…. This
Harold and Alecia McIntyre driving around Miami enjoying the sunshine before the rain. #Mr. and Mrs. HIV #positivepeoplenetworkinc
Today, is a day with HIV. As I walk in to my 18th year of living with HIV, I know that today I am privileged
At 69, I am a long-term survivor living with HIV since 1984, my first HIV activism to combat stigma was made on national TV
Having a wonderful day with my niece.
Joshua and I taking in a bit of sun after a long work day for the both of us. We were reflecting on how
Spending this year’s Day with HIV with my new husband and loving life.
4:21pm Albany, NY Happy Wednesday #ADayWithHIV it’s been 17 years since being diagnosed with HIV. “As a Black Women of Trans experience living a
