My Pill a Day Story

It was in 2021 when my life changed.

I was 26 when I was diagnosed with HIV - something I never thought would be part of my reality. At the time, I didn’t know what to think, how to feel, or where to begin. What felt distant suddenly became personal.

Living with HIV became more than a diagnosis. It became a journey of understanding - myself, others, and of life in a deeper way. It brought challenges, but it also brought something I didn’t expect: clarity, connection, and purpose.

I learned that we might share similar experiences, but we all move through them differently. And in that, I found the importance of honouring my own story while making space for others to live theirs.

Today, living with HIV also means community.

I’m part of Poz Vibe Tribe, a collective of people living with HIV and allies who come together to share experiences, support one another, and challenge the stigma that still exists around the virus. Through this community and through projects like the Poz Vibe Tribe Podcast, we create space for honest conversations and real stories to be heard.

Sharing my story is not just about awareness.
It’s about connection.
It’s about reminding ourselves that we are not alone.

Because even though labels exist,
there is still a whole life beyond them.