The Tattoo

The story behind the new tattoo on my right wrist. Sitting in the doctor’s office after class a few weeks ago, I had a sense of what was coming. I had blood drawn a week prior and got the call that my doctor needed to talk to me about the results of my blood work. Read More  Read More

EXPOSING OURSELVES – A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF (A) HIVSTER

I was diagnosed with HIV about a year and a half ago. I remember the day I was called into my doctor’s office and the car ride with Mario, a close friend and Editor of Hivster.com. The ride was tense speculating on what I think we both already knew. The tightness building up in my chest hurt and within an hour and a half our speculations were confirmed. Read More  Read More

"It Get's Better."

My dad found out I was gay when I was thirteen. Read More  Read More

My "First" AIDS Walk

I signed up for the Seattle AIDS Walk and Run over a month ago. I’ve previously enjoyed them and always ended up having a pretty fun time. The walk is one of a handful of times when you can immerse yourself in the queer Capitol Hill community. It’s a great feeling being around thousands of like-minded people. Read More  Read More