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My #LifeBeyond Blog
I have a lot to say and share. Here are my thoughts, educational insights, and practical advice on living beyond chronic medical conditions.
The Hidden Strengths of People with Chronic Medical Conditions
Living with a chronic illness-whether it's HIV, diabetes, hypertension, mental health conditions, cancer, or others-means navigating a...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 283 min read
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Forgetfulness and Chronic Illnesses
Forgetfulness is a common experience, but for those of us living with chronic conditions, it can be more visible. I've been reflecting on...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 282 min read
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Aging with HIV and Diabetes .....
This year marks twenty-four years since I tested HIV positive. Wow, I have been living with this virus for more than half of my life. All...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 284 min read
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My mental wellness journey….
I have been seeing a shrink lately. Ai, let me be respectful, he is a psychologist. A good one for that matter. Every Monday at lunch...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 283 min read
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Are you OK?
I recently made a comment to a friend that the buzz around promoting positive living with HIV seems to have somewhat died down. Her...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 283 min read
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Married to a Chef! It can be frustrating.
“So, who cooks between the two of you?” I get this question a lot from people curious about our domestic kitchen affairs. Often, it’s...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 283 min read
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Personal Experience: Disclosing HIV in a relationship
My belief about HIV disclosure applies to dating too. I have a simple rule for myself - to disclose my HIV status from day one. Yes, it...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 214 min read
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To Tell or Not to Tell Your HIV Status
When faced with the decision of whether to disclose your HIV status, the question often arises: Should I disclose, and if so, when and to...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 213 min read
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Being diabetic and HIV positive!
It is a complicated business... Some experiences can change your life in a split second—death, a car accident, the end of a relationship,...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 213 min read
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Starting Antiretroviral treatment - Part 3
It has now been a month since I started taking my treatment (ARVs). Everyone who knows me has been waiting anxiously to hear how I am...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 213 min read
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Starting Antiretroviral treatment - Part 2
Yah neh! I have always thought that I am a strong person. But the deterioration of my health and the news that my CD4 has gone down...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 214 min read
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Starting Antiretroviral treatment - Part 1
‘Will I be ready to start taking ARVs when the time comes?’ This is a three-part story my road to Antiretrovirals, first published in...
Pholo Ramothwala
Jan 204 min read
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