A Day With HIV

Everyday moments in extraordinary lives.

On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, people took a picture of their day to help capture 24 hours in the lives of people affected by HIV. Here are their moments—and their stories.

A Day with HIV will return on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
Chicago
Illinois,
United States
3:44 pm

I’m visiting “Sweet Home Chicago” this year, and feeling grateful and fortunate to be with my teenage nephews and “Rocco” today after successfully living

Davenport
Florida,
United States
5:08 pm

At my home office, sending queries to literary agents for my new book, Research on People—An Insider’s View.

Olathe
Kansas,
United States
5:12 pm

HIV made me focus on all aspects of my health, it taught me the importance of being present, to focus on MY goals and

Mansfield
Texas,
Dallas
6:23 pm

My day starts off with a daily reminder, “I will be okay, I am loved, and it’s a bad day not life.” 25 years

San Juan
Puerto Rico,
USA
6:27 pm

A day with HIV by the beach.

Baltimore
Maryland,
United States
6:35 pm

Eat your heart out, Tiger King! I’m at the doctor for a checkup, with no HIV viral load and in good health. I’m grateful

Decatur
Georgia,
United States
6:40 pm

A day with HIV… is another day for me to bloom. To grow. To bask in the light and plant my own seeds into

Houston
Texas,
United States
6:45 pm

In the year of Covid-19 and tropical storm BETA, Kalvin and Eunice have stayed home as advised. Eunice has been tagged as an essential

Atlanta
GA,
USA
6:49 pm

In a Covid-19 world I maintain my career working from home! Despite stigma surrounding an HIV diagnosis, it has never stopped my quest to

Pompano Beach
Florida,
USA
6:52 pm

Getting my food shopping done.

Chicago
Illinois,
USA
6:58 pm

Getting ready to do a training run for the Chicago Marathon and raising money for to help those living with HIV.

Newark
New Jersey,
United States
8:23 pm

HIV positive 30 years. #fit4life

Chattanooga
Tennessee,
United States of America
8:26 pm

Inspired by the marriage of yesterday and today. Inspired by the development, creation and the metamorphosis of one’s life.

Chicago
Illinois,
USA
8:49 pm

A Day with HIV means finally accepting that I am more than my diagnosis, my life still has value and my smile is worth

New York
New York,
United States
9:06 pm

I fight stigma by telling my story.

Jacksonville
Florida,
United States
9:24 pm

Waiting on school dismissal.

Valley Stream
New York,
United States
9:30 pm

I stayed home today, browsing social media and was very saddened to learn about Timothy Ray Brown’s (The Berlin Patient) battle with leukemia. Another

Quincy
Illinois,
America
9:57 pm

Just enjoying the last few hours of fall… thought I’d take a selfie… HIV is not a factor in my life… I take my

San Francisco
California,
United States
10:13 pm

I’m celebrating a milestone birthday this month and 30 years living with HIV. Please join me in the celebration by having a great day. Aloha!

Watford
Hertfordshire,
United Kingdom
10:24 pm

In my garden, having nature so close has really supported me during the lockdown and in my life, every day I find time to

Columbia
South Carolina,
United States
10:26 pm

Good morning.

Nagpur
Maharashtra,
India
10:31 pm

Gearing up for video-conferencing in an hour. My hair is my best asset – hence that’s where #DysonAirWrap comes to the rescue. A quick brush-up

New York
New York,
United States
10:46 pm

36 years, and still FIERCE. Rowwrr…?

San Francisco
California,
United States
10:49 pm

9:05 a.m. and the workday begins! As long as my brain and my fingers can work together, I’ll keep writing, trying to give voice

San Juan
Puerto Rico,
10:53 pm

A Day with HIV is me trying to enjoy life as best as I can while talking about HIV and eliminating stigma through activism.

Dallas
Texas,
United States
10:57 pm

I made it my purpose in life to help those just like me.

London
UK
11:01 pm

For me, A day with HIV is a day just like any other, I’m enjoying work and life. I applaud everyone who has committed their

Atlantic City
New Jersey,
United States
12:06 am

At home auditioning for commercial and TV and film as a long-term survivor of AIDS over 26 years now!

London
UK
12:09 am

Exercise hour at the Royal Hospital grounds in Chelsea—part of my self-care as a long-term survivor. Listening to Springsteen as I do my 5K.

Las Vegas
Nevada,
United States
12:20 am

Not letting today’s issues get me down. Working from my mom’s house today, and she took this picture.

Astoria
New York,
United States
12:27 am

Running in the park is one of my favorite things. When I was diagnosed with AIDS in 2003 and the doctor was advising me

Los Angeles
California,
United States
12:31 am

A day with HIV sometimes is demythifying HIV to help break the stigma and educating my communities on the HIV/AIDS facts.

Dallas
Texas,
United States
12:34 am

Keeping safe during COVID-19, but NEVER GIVE UP LIVING YOUR LIFE!

Miami Gardens
Florida,
USA
12:38 am

She is positive, He is positive. There is Life after Diagnosis, Live it! There is Love after Diagnosis. —Positive People Network, Inc.

Columbus
Franklin,
United States
12:56 am

Waiting in the doctor’s office. This is for a six-month follow-up with my cardiologist. My days with HIV/AIDS are not very exciting. After 36+

Wilton Manors
Florida,
USA
1:04 am

Freshly shaved and showered. Waiting for video intake for $175 paid focus group (3 days for 1 hour a day). Thankfully, it’s a Zoom meeting

New Milford
Connecticut,
United States
1:09 am

Surviving with HIV for 32 years now. Turned my misery into my mission. Today, I’m thriving by running my own non-profit, StandUp4Health.org, educating others

London
UK
1:14 am

Enjoying time with a few of the long-term survivors around the UK at our Before 96 group. sharing experiences and providing support.

Chicago
Illinois,
United States
1:20 am

I just wanted to particpate and show you can still work and be productive, even with HIV. Having HIV is not the end of

Palm Springs
California,
United States
1:22 am

Remembering Elizabeth. As the managing editor of POZ magazine for the past 15 years, I’ve met so many amazing HIV activists. Elizabeth Owens from

Portland
Oregon,
United States
1:29 am

My partner my best friend, he reminds me daily I am worthy of true unconditional love. HIV does not define me , it’s a

Lebanon
Tennessee,
United States
1:45 am

Hanging out at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville for a Kidney biopsy, talking to the nurses about my 30-year journey as a survivor.

Houston
Texas,
United States
1:52 am

As we weather tropical storm Beta staying in from the flood waters today, A Day with HIV finds Kalvin and Eunice marking their Pre- 36th

Chicago
Illinois,
United States
2:03 am

Busy getting ready for my work Zoom meetings. One of the positive developments of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a re-set, thinking about work life

Lucknow
India
2:07 am

Sunrise with parrots in my garden in Lucknow India…the quiet coolness of the morning setting the tone for a peaceful restful yet productive day

San Juan
Puerto Rico,
2:19 am

Diariamente consumo mi medicamento para mantenerme vivo y saludable, pequeña acción que a la larga me ha permitido disfrutar de mis animales, de mi

Portland
Oregon,
United States
2:25 am

Diagnosed at 15, my daughter, my miracle baby born negative! HIV is a part of our lives,we continue to learn educate and advocate!

Bournemouth
Dorset,
United Kingdom
2:45 am

Not the day I had planned—chaos, guilt, worry manipulation, and that was all before 10 a.m. Then the day all rolled into one—work was super

Philadelphia
Pennsylvania,
United States
2:53 am

Focused on overcoming an unhealthy past—proud to be positive, excited to share my story, optimistic about my future.

San Juan
Puerto Rico,
United States
2:58 am

Ever since I started the @Convihvir social media campaign, it has been great to be able to give voice to a cause that history

Plymouth
Devon,
United Kingdom
3:04 am

Good Morning. It’s sunrise here in Rainbow’s End Bacton Norfolk, with my husband Steve and dog Harvey, we’re returning home after a wonderful week’s

Chicago
IL,
US
3:14 am

Looking FABulous while working hard in empowering my community!

Washington
D.C.,
United States
3:17 am

Living with HIV is always an adventure, learning and dealing with stigma opens up for resilience, open mind and heart, despite stigma and discrimination.

Columbus
OH,
United States
3:21 am

I realized a long time ago my purpose. I love to aid and help. Sometimes to a fault. But every day is an opportunity

Cúcuta
Norte de Santander,
Colombia
3:39 am

Disfrutando de un día soleado y de una buena vista. Enjoying a sunny day and a good view.

San Francisco
California,
United States
3:46 am

Nothing but Glittery Purple Unicorn Magic.

Battle Creek
Michigan,
United States
3:49 am

One more to go! I thought today would be my last radiation treatment, but I actually have one more day to go! In 2001, I

Sherman Oaks
California,
United States
3:53 am

Life is good! When I learned I was HIV positive at age 23, I never imagined I’d be alive at 57, let alone happily married,

New York
New York,
United States
3:58 am

Fighting HIV stigma, and thriving with HIV for three decades!

Seattle
Washington,
United States
4:07 am

October of 1988 I was diagnosed with HIV, and here I am in my peaceful backyard fully alive and well!

Casselberry
Florida,
United States
4:15 am

Cooking dinner for my mom and dad. Positive 31 years. I almost died in 2004, and I love every minute I get to spend with

Fort Lauderdale
Florida,
United States
3:54 pm

Love over me! Every day has been a day with HIV for almost half my life. I am at peace. I’m joyful. I’m creative.

Palm Springs
California,
United States
3:58 pm

Living in Palm Springs.

Barrie
Ontario,
Canada
4:03 pm

The Accidental HIV Activist at work as the gay men’s sexual health coordinator with the Gilbert Centre, an AIDS service organization in Barrie, Ontario,

Atlanta
Georgia,
United States
7:45 pm

Living and aging well with HIV.

Atlanta
Georgia,
United States
8:39 pm

Yeah I’m Rich Zaddy. Im a Black Queer millennial living with HIV! It’s NOT also easy being on this journey, but God bestowed this

Burlington
North Carolina,
United States
8:54 pm

My day with HIV looks like most, helping a friend get her heat back in order for the winter! I’m very thankful to be

London
London,
United Kingdom
8:57 pm

HIV is a part of me, but it doesn’t define me. I take ART’s (antiretroviral therapy) every day, allowing me to live well with

Phoenix
Arizona,
United States
9:01 pm

Lots of our work in HIV has gone digital, with online outreach and mail order condoms and lube. Friendly Pup always on hand to

Atlanta
Georgia,
United States
9:08 pm

Seventeen years strong and loving everything that life has to offer. I didn’t learn to live with HIV, it learned to live with me.

Minneapolis
Minnesota,
United States of America
9:12 pm

Just chilling with my ID doc, Dr. Jason Baker, at Hennepin Health. Taking care of my health is one of my greatest acts of

Bronx
New York,
United States
9:21 pm

Susanna Feder Ph.D and Jason Leider, MD, HD, FACPA, AAHIV, looking at 2020. Talking about the lives that could’ve been saved had masks been

Lake Forest
California,
Estados Unidos
9:30 pm

Smile.

Phoenix
Arizona,
United States
1:31 am

Fighting stigma every day.

Nashville
Tennessee,
United States
4:12 am

It’s my favorite time of the day, when my husband gets home from work and we get to play with our goodest girl, Gaisey

Petersburg
Virgina,
United States
4:14 am

Whistle while you work, and share a day with HIV!

North Canton
Ohio,
United States
4:18 am

Check-up with my family doctor—all’s well! When she asked me if I had eaten before my labs I told her Percocet and Bloody Marys!????

Saint Peters
Missouri,
United States
4:22 am

Getting my son ready for bed. Thanks to knowledge and medications, I am healthy and able to keep up with an energetic toddler.

Las Vegas
Nevada,
United States
4:25 am

Participating in my first Zoom video call with my coworkers since we started to work at home in March. I was excited to pick

Las Vegas
Nevada,
United States
4:28 am

Not letting these times get me down. Was working today from my mom’s house and she took these photo.

Holt
Michigan,
United States
4:32 am

Living with HIV means just that. I live with it. This morning is like every other morning. My day starts at 7:30 a.m. I’m

San Antonio
Texas,
United States
4:36 am

I am a long-term survivor of HIV/AIDS of over 30 years, and this picture is of me and one of our dogs, Gunnar, after

Lauderhill
Florida,
United States
4:41 am

I had this grand idea of capturing myself in a photo while rocking my work getup at some point in the day. That didn’t

Washington
D.C.,
United States
4:44 am

Malcolm X Park, NW DC #thisis34yearswithhiv

Hot Springs
Arkansas,
United States
4:48 am

A day with HIV is working with my awesome clients.

Fort Lauderdale
Florida,
United States
4:51 am

This year marks a decade living with HIV. Despite this being one of the most difficult years to live through since my diagnosis due

Phoenix
Arizona,
United States
5:00 am

What is in a day with HIV? This day looks different for everyone. For me it’s being thankful for the start of a new

Sonoma
California,
United States
5:04 am

I am at a birthday party for my grandson. I have three grandchildren. I know not of a greater gift than living to witness

Tallahassee
Florida,
United States
5:07 am

Decompressing after work with some gaming. These monsters won’t hunt themselves! As always, standing with my brothers and sisters! #BLM

Brooklyn
New York,
United States
5:13 am

It’s That Time of the Day!!! Biktarvy Time. This is a reminder of what’s keeping me undectectable. A day in my HIV is staying

Medellin
Antioquia,
Colombia
5:23 am

Trabajando desde casa ? Presentando nuestro libro, “Partiendo de sero—Cadena de historias positivas,” a estudiantes de la Universidad de Antioquia ? Porque el vih también

Sarasota
Florida,
United States
5:27 am

Last year my photo was sharing my dads hospice bed. Spending the last month of his life with him I will always cherish. This

Wilton Manors
Florida,
United States
5:31 am

Working for an AIDS service organization in Fort Lauderdale means I’m giving back to my community.

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