What do you know about cannabis? It's #FactSheetFriday so let's talk about it! Cannabis has medicinal properties that can be beneficial to people living with #HIV or those who have other conditions, such as cancer. There are benefits to #cannabis use - and also legal concerns. #GetTheFacts ⤵️

#ICYMI Last week cohosts Olivia G. Ford & Bridgette Picou, LVN, ACLPN discussed critical findings from our community-based survey on #language, #stigma, & #healthcare. Check out the clips and watch the full exchange at bit.ly/AGLMLive41 #endHIVstigma #peoplefirstlanguage

Understanding how your body works to move your baby out into the world can help the birthing process feel more manageable – and even empowering. The questions and resources below can help guide conversations with your provider. ✅ Check it out! #laboranddelivery #WomenandHIV #EmpoweredWomen

Trans people are part of this world, this country, this community, and always have been. 🏳️‍⚧️ On #TransDayofVisibility and any day you like, browse this index of resources by, about, and featuring trans and gender-expansive community members for facts, insights, and voices. ➡️ bit.ly/TWP-Trans-Resources

#MondayMotivation "I know His timing is perfect. I trust that now in a way I never could before." The sense of peace that women can feel when #faith and understanding meet is beautiful to witness. In this piece, #AGirlLikeMe blogger Marig2016 shows us what belief and patience can lead to. Read ⤵️

There is nothing innate about being a trans woman that makes her vulnerable to acquiring #HIV. While the virus doesn't discriminate, people and societies do. Due to effects of #stigma and #discrimination, trans women globally are affected by HIV to a greater degree than other groups. #GetTheFacts ⤵️

How do you process challenges when they come up in life? Community blogger Destiny123 has a few words of encouragement for you. Check it out on #AGirlLikeMe and be encouraged! #ThursdayThoughts #womenhelpingwomen #WomenandHIV

📌 Tomorrow! Don't miss episode 41 of #AGirlLikeMe LIVE! Olivia G. Ford & Bridgette Picou will probe critical findings from our survey on stigmatizing language in #healthcare, its impact on the individual & potential effects on engagement in the healthcare system. #endHIVstigma ➡️ bit.ly/AGLMLive41

"I am fire-born. Truth-heavy. Loud with purpose. Soft where it matters and steel where it doesn't. And I know damn well what I'm fighting for." ~Cupcake80 Our #Top10Tuesday comes to a close with a powerhouse #1 blog from an author bravely stepping into her future. #AGirlLikeMe #WomenandHIV

There is often an unshakeable bond of love from mother to child. Reading this blog from Carolyne Mwinamo you can feel the love spread across the words. "Sometimes I think of telling my son about my status, but it's not easy." Read the full entry, and send her some love. #amotherslove #WomenandHIV

#FanFriday 🤩 PWN-USA has long been a force of collective power amongst cis and transgender women, gender diverse, and transgender people living with #HIV. Learn more about our #FeaturedPartner and their mission below and be sure to follow @pwnusa.bsky.social if you don't already! #followfriday

"We're still here. Despite the stigma. Despite the bullsh*t. And honestly — that's everything. ❤️‍🩹" Existing in a world that tries to shame you, erase you, or push you into a corner can be overwhelming. #AGirlLikeMe blogger Cupcake80 wants you to know you were meant for greater. #womenempoweringwomen

In our lates language survey, we sought to understand the extent to which #women and nonbinary adults living with #HIV experience stigmatizing language; its impact on the individual; and potential effects on engagement in the healthcare system. Join us Thursday 3/26 to dive into this crucial topic ⤵️

Thanks for sticking with us on our #Top10Tuesday countdown! We're at 2️⃣ where Carolyne Mwinamo opens up about #HIV stigma. “I love making friends and meeting relatives. That is my nature. The moment I decided to be open and share about my status, things turned to the opposite direction.” Read now ⤵️

“Have you ever felt like screaming and it’s like nobody would hear you if you did?” Destiny123, #AGirlLikeMe Women carry many responsibilities and sometimes feel the pressure of trying to balance it all build up. One blogger gets real about “Fighting Under Pressure”. Read now ⤵️ #MondayMotivation

HIV acts somewhat differently in children than in adults. For parents, understanding these differences can help if you're raising a child living with #HIV. Remember, it is as important to take care of yourself as it is to take care of your child living with HIV. #Getthefacts on HIV and children ⤵️

You can still register for the International Workshop on #WomenandHIV taking place April 10-11, 2026 via @academicmededu.bsky.social ! This is an outstanding opportunity to discuss, debate, and further your knowledge on issues related to #HIV and women. More info at 🔗 below. #womenhiv #HIVresearch

"I wanted to learn more about the women who have been involved in the movement against this pandemic from the beginning and celebrate and honor them." @katie6817.bsky.social #AGirlLikeMe In honor of #NWGHAAD and #WomensHistoryMonth, learn about #RuthCokerBurks - helping to #endHIVstigma since 1984.

Today, March 10, is National Women and Girls #HIV / #AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). We encourage you to help raise awareness of #NWGHAAD by accessing and sharing our social media toolkit at bit.ly/NWGHAAD2026. #NWGHAAD2026 #WomenandHIV #SisterhoodHopeEquity

This March 10, as the US government disavows #NWGHAAD, The Well Project and @pwnusa.bsky.social honor this crucial awareness day by reminding the world that women across the gender spectrum impacted by #HIV don't need permission to be acknowledged. Read our joint statement ⤵️

It's #FactSheetFriday and time to #getthefacts about life with #HIV. You may have heard about good and bad fats, also called lipids. Having high levels of lipids is called hyperlipidemia (aka high #cholesterol). The more you know, the better able you are to take control of your health. Learn more⤵️

We held episode 40 of #AGirlLikeMe LIVE, delving into the transformative practice of #mindfulness and its profound impact on women living with and vulnerable to #HIV, exploring how mindfulness can help women foster a deeper connection with themselves. Follow the link for more! bit.ly/AGLMLive40

Any pet person can tell you that sometimes support comes in the form of furry hugs. “Tux has been there for me through some challenging and heartbreaking times” #AGirlLikeMe blogger & CAB member @katie6817.bsky.social shares the unconditional love & journey she shared with her doggie best friend.

Have you been following the #top10tuesday countdown & catching up on the blogs? We're at #3 and it's about allyship. "There are people who would argue that any ally is a good ally. I disagree." @sosaidred.bsky.social talks about why intentionality matters when advocating for people who have #HIV.

The Well Project is proud to launch its latest research report, which demonstrates that the use of stigmatizing language by healthcare providers can have a negative effect on the overall well-being of individuals living with #HIV, as well as their engagement in healthcare. #languagematters Read ⤵️

The attacks on trans lives and identities continue, and our support remains critical. "Now and always, it is an honor and privilege to serve and be comprised of and lift up voices of women across the gender spectrum. Full stop." #transrightsarehumanrights Continue reading ⤵️

What do you know about your liver❓ Many people don't think about body functions much at all and that's ok! Your liver is one of the most important organs in your body. Learn about its functions, symptoms and tests for liver inflammation, which #HIV drugs affect the #liver & how to keep it healthy. ⤵️

📣 "I have worn many hats over the years but my favorite, my passion, is advocate." We would like to welcome a new blogger! TrulyBlessed is an advocate, mom & grandmother. Read about what motivated her to be part of #AGirlLikeMe at the link below- and be sure to say hello! #womenandHIV #endHIVstigma

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is on 3/10! @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social and @pwnusa.bsky.social are honoring #NWGHAAD with the theme “Sisterhood, Hope, and Equity.” Access a social media toolkit and stay tuned for a joint statement for #NWGHAAD2026 at link bit.ly/NWGHAAD2026

⏰ This is your reminder to set your alarm! Tomorrow, Thursday February 26 at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm London Time, join us for the episode 40 of #AGirlLikeMe LIVE, as Ciarra "Ci Ci" Brown and Louise Vallace explore #mindfulness and its impact on #women living with and vulnerable to #HIV. Learn more ⤵️

"I feel grace. Grace for what we shared. Grace for the ways we grew. Grace for the lessons learned in both love and heartbreak." This #top10tuesday blog by @godsbabi.bsky.social about leaning into faith to heal from pain is the 4th most read #AGirlLikeMe blog of 2025. Read it in full below ⤵️

#MondayMotivation ⤵️ "There is so much more within you than you give yourself credit for." ✨ You are enough ✨ is a powerful statement and #AGirlLikeMe blogger Destiny123 wants you to remember that. Read her encouraging blog entry and give yourself some grace.

#SaferSex can be fun, exciting and very pleasurable. It can make your sex more relaxed and satisfying by decreasing your worry about getting or passing on STIs. Safer sex can also add variety to your sex life and build trust and intimacy with your partner(s) by talking about each other’s desires. 🫦

"Stigma will end if we all work together. #HIV and #AIDS will end if stigma is destroyed." Shared experience is empowering. @hivstigmafighter.bsky.social talks about community engagement in HIV prevention and treatment and paints a picture of what collective support can look like. #endHIVstigma

"Your fellow human beings can turn into your Judas Iscariot at any moment in this lifetime." #AGirlLikeMe blogger Carolyne expresses her thoughts on #HIV, relationships, being lonely and, #stigma, but also reminds us to have hope - and our own backs. Read the blog ⤵️

The Well Project believes #women should be informed and have access to reliable information on what the future of an #HIVcure could look like, where cure research stands right now, and how women can stay meaningfully involved. We invite you to get connected via our listserv: ➡️ bit.ly/HIVCureTWP

"Life still 'be lifing,' but I've learned tools to face my problems head on, sober... and I can always pick up the phone to call a trusted friend." Long-time #HIV advocate Girlpozitive shares her story and a reminder that healing is always possible. Read below - and stay tuned each #Top10Tuesday!

On Thursday, Feb 26, join Ciarra "Ci Ci" Brown and The Well Project community advisory board co-chair Louise Vallace for the 40th episode of #AGirlLikeMe LIVE on practicing #mindfulness and its profound impact on #women living with and vulnerable to #HIV. See you there! SIGN UP! bit.ly/AGLMLive40

Your #HIV status is not a reflection of your self-worth. Louise and Marissa challenge the notion that women living with HIV should be "grateful" when someone wants to date them: "You decide! Just because they said, I'm okay with your status does not now mean you have to stay." ➡️ bit.ly/DatingandHIV

💘 "Be comfortable in your skin, knowing that your diagnosis does not define you," says Marissa Gonzalez to Louise Vallace in a recent video chat. These words of wisdom apply whether you are partnered, looking to date, or working on your relationship with yourself. More at: bit.ly/DatingandHIV 💘

For those who are interested, able, and ready, #dating is a process of finding a person that is right for you in many ways – including shared interests. In this video chat, Louise Vallace and Marissa Gonzalez answer the question: Where do you go to meet people? Find out more 💘 bit.ly/DatingandHIV

Whether or not you are looking for a partner living with #HIV, apps or websites can be a good place to start your #dating journey. Marissa Gonzalez & Louise Vallace chat about their history & thoughts on dating sites – and not limiting yourself in your partner search. More at 💘 bit.ly/DatingandHIV

How and when do you tell someone you're #dating that you are living with #HIV? Louise Vallace shares a #firstdate #disclosure story with a twist in this video chat with fellow The Well Project community advisory board member Marissa Gonzalez. Find out more at: bit.ly/DatingandHIV

There is much more to a person than their #HIV status. Marissa Gonzalez speaks directly to those who believe they could not date someone living with HIV: "We should not disqualify people just because of things that they have going on in their life. Period." #datingtips More at ➡️ bit.ly/DatingandHIV

" #Dating is about finding out who you want to be with," says Louise Vallace in a recent chat; "and why would you want to be with someone who isn't accepting?" Louise talks with Marissa Gonzalez about self-acceptance & confidence for those seeking a romantic partner. More at ➡️ bit.ly/DatingandHIV

"I want people to know that no one should be judged on their health condition or be thrown in jail because they have #HIV or any other illness." April, #AGirlLikeMe It's #WCW and we have a new voice to welcome into our community. Read her full intro at the link below and say hello! #HIVisnotacrime

The US #HIV Cure Research Academy will take place April 22-24, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. This year the academy will enroll up to 20 talented candidates working in the HIV field in the United States. ⏰ The application closes on February 13. Learn more and apply at the link below! #HIVresearch

🏆 In at 6️⃣ in our #Top10Tuesday series is a blog about #disclosure - and a gift of vulnerability. "Disclosure takes #HIV out of the shadows and places it where it belongs—in the full story of who I am." -NikNik 'NeekNeek', #AGirlLikeMe Read more ⤵️

This feels like a good time to share this reminder from #AGirlLikeMe blogger Marig2016 👉 "You are worthy of safety, softness, honesty, and love ... starting with your own." Read the full blog on our website at the link below for some #MondayMotivation ⤵️

On February 7, we honor National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD) by acknowledging the inordinate impact of HIV on Black communities, honoring the power of Black women's leadership in the HIV response, and sharing resources we hope will inform and inspire. Learn more: bit.ly/TWPRaceandHIV