Eleven years ago, when I was first diagnosed with advanced HIV, the doctors told me owning a cat might not be possible. Fast forward

H.I.V.T.E.A.M.: Heroic. Inspirational. Voices. Together. Everyone. Achieves. More. On my way to work at my gold standard AIDS area service provider/agency, the San Antonio

¿Sabías que mantener una carga viral indetectable es una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer para mantenerte saludable si tienes VIH? Recuerda que

Continuing traditions…

Hope lives here! We wear our bracelets in memory of the friends and family we’ve lost to HIV/AIDS (and comorbidities, depression, suicide and overdoses)

HIV is an experience. We aren’t meant to let experiences define us. The purpose of experiences is to help reveal who we really are.

I’m sitting on the patio, taking in the beauty of the surroundings that my Higher Power has provided me. I’m thinking about the 40+

Enjoying Sunday morning coffee with my friend, neighbour and fellow long-term survivor, Martin.

After four days of celebrating my birthday with my nieces and nephews, I had my niece Chantelle take a pic of me at my

Enjoying time with friends because community matters whether you live with HIV or not, but especially if you live with HIV. Take care of

I’ve been reflecting a lot lately regarding the political climate and how my vote greatly impacts a collective vote that sways medical care and

I tested positive for HIV and received an AIDS diagnosis in 1988. In 2018, I was diagnosed with amyleoid leukemia and needed a stem

Listening to the radio and being creative have been two coping mechanisms since my diagnosis in 1991. Being visible for positive women and long-term

A day for everyone to see that meds work and we are survivors.

Según los CDC, el 70% de los nuevos diagnósticos de VIH para el 2022 en los Estados Unidos, Puerto Rico y otros territorios fueron

My day with HIV has been one of recuperating from surgery I had on Friday. Living with HIV/AIDS has been challenging these past 40+

I’m sipping on a chai tea on this beautiful fall Sunday!

I want to be real in this photo. Of everyone taking pictures looking good, I decided to take a picture that normalises living with

Preparing to be a deacon during worship at the historic Westminster UCC in Spokane. Sending prayers of gratitude to God for all of the

Grumpy Santa recording auditions for holiday ads; 42 years, 18 days of being a ho-ho-host for the virus.

The current status of “A Day With HIV” is a challenge within itself! It seems no matter what state you live in, there are

Servin’ coffee to my man Mike, but he would rather take my pic.

I’m balancing the Wonder Wheel— just as I balance my healthcare living with HIV 32 years.

Sundays are for Stonewall Sports Kickball, where building community is integral to my thriving as a long-term survivor of HIV.

Just me at the Boulder County AIDS Project House. BCAP is the most recent AIDS service organization (ASO) to support me in my successful

Another year with this man—James, on my left. Eighteen years together, our fifth wedding anniversary is today! Fifty-fifth Belly Button Birthday today! Twenty-five years

When I am feeling down or just simply need a hug, my best friend Akon is there to save the day!

Self-care can be something as simple as just getting out of the house and buying yourself a treat.

Today I volunteered to strike a stage at a theater that focuses on shows that explore social, political and cultural issues of our time.

My day with HIV was as I’d like every Sunday. Laundry and general tidying after sleeping-in a bit, alternating between music and news and

After a tough week I spent my day with HIV exercising radical rest. It’s so important for people of color thriving with HIV and

40 years+ in January 2025.

Walking through downtown Baltimore while attending a public health conference. Grateful for this extended life and 33 years of survival!

Taking the stage to raise money for the City of Fountain Sisters.

Just ran into Billy Porter during the Eagle NYC Sunday Beer Blast!

Bradford McIntyre, 72, HIV/AIDS advocate, living with HIV 40 years, at home… keepin’ on keepin on’. Founder PositivelyPositive.ca, designed to create HIV/AIDS awareness.

Ms. U=U of Detroit.

EMERGING and being Positively Rare.

Taken at around midday, on a London Overground train from Highbury and Islington. 📍🚉 Two things inspired this photo: Life feels to me to

Conference mode. Sometimes you need to lie down, take a break and a breather. Self care is very important. Remember, you are important and

Este es el mes de mi cumpleaños ya son 45. También es el cumpleaños número 16 años con diagnóstico positivo al VIH. Manteniendo tomandote

When I was diagnosed, I didn’t know how long I’d be able to continue working as a performing artist. As a storyteller, I use

This year, I just want to remind myself that I will do everything I can to stay healthy and adhere to my ARVs because

I’m a long-time, +43-year poz survivor, taking all my meds to stay alive another day!

Sunday morning on the Los Angeles Metro system. I’m on my way to work. I love the beautiful artwork in the Los Angeles Metro

We imagine a future free from the fear and stigma of HIV, where everyone can live their lives to the fullest. That day will

Diagnosed with HIV at age 11 means that most of my days have been days with HIV. At 49, I’m thankful for the advancements

As a person living with HIV, I strive to provide HIV awareness my minority and LGBTQIA+ community on topics of prevention and treatment, U=U,

Compartiendo con familia y viviendo una vida de ayudar y abogar por la comunidad con positivo a VIH. Sharing with family and living a

Telling the story of my sister whom I lost to AIDS.

In my pursuit of growing the biggest most fluffiest beard I could manage, I stumbled across a few parallels; like having HIV, growing a

Thirty-eight years and going strong, thanks to my nightly regimen.