More Than My Labs: What I’m Carrying into the New Year
In December, I made a choice to slow down. Not as an afterthought. Not as an apology. But as an act of protest.
Latest Blog Posts from LáDeia Joyce
Soft Seasons in Hard Times: Reflections on Living With HIV in a World That Tries to Erase Us
t’s the end of the year, and everyone’s telling us to rest.To slow down. Reflect. Be grateful. But how do you rest when the world won’t stop coming for you?
What I Wish Doctors Knew: STI Testing and Black Women’s Health
I’ve had more speculums in my body than lovers. More blood drawn by gloved hands than hands that held me.That’s the cost of living with chronic illness and being a Black woman who insists on staying alive.
Why I Still Get Tested for HIV, Even After My Diagnosis
Nine years ago, I got tested for HIV. There was no dramatic movie moment. No ominous music. Just a quiet room… and a truth that would reshape how I saw myself, my body, and the world around me.
The Sex Talk I Never Got
I didn’t know a person could do everything “right” and still get HIV.
HIV, Pop Culture, and the Black Community
Pop culture, an evolving force affecting every facet of our lives, wields substantial influence over societal norms, attitudes, and perspectives. Within the intricate tapestry of cultural dynamics, portrayal of HIV in media shapes public consciousness, particularly in the Black community.