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Note from the Guest Editors
Surviving two pandemics
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Support for the journey
Three women’s unique perspectives on long-term HIV survival
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Layers of resilience
Two transgender activists of color share how they support their communities—and themselves
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Weathering many storms
A clinical psychologist examines the physical effects of discrimination and other traumas
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Dangerous crossroads
A therapist and long-term survivor surveys the intersections of addiction, isolation, COVID-19, and aging with HIV
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Fighting to stay well behind the walls
Two pandemics meet within the broken U.S. prison health system
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Finding Black pleasure
‘Growing up poz’ is just one aspect of this young Black queer long-term survivor’s journey
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Creating spaces of care
Two programs help gay men of color living with HIV weave new social connections in older age
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Reprocessing trauma with EMDR
A therapeutic technique with potential to support long-term HIV survivors
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Trying my best at 50 (and beyond)
A 20-plus-year HIV survivor shares his six-point plan for feeling and living well after 50