For some Muslims in America, having HIV can be one more stigmatizing attribute that keeps them in the dark and alone in their own faith. Islam is a conservative religion steeped in traditions that go back for centuries. Followers are guided by the Prophet Mohammed and the Holy Qur’an. And, although the holy book stresses the importance of good health, it doesn’t directly address HIV or the modes of transmission.… Read More...
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Are You Woke Yet?
I could hear the whispers. They weren’t exactly discreet. I walked right into it, completely blindsided and vulnerable. All the precautions I took, every calculated decision I made, no longer mattered. Just like that, I was exposed, to judgement, hurt, and pain. A few hours before, I disclosed my secret to someone who I thought was my best friend. She promised me it would be okay, and that she would never tell. Instead she was vindictive, conniving and destroyed my … Read More...
