Phillis Lewis from Love Hurts talks about how to protect yourself, avoid "sticky wickets" and watch for warning signs and resources for support.

Officer Myron Dixon, the LGBTQ Liaison from the Memphis Police Department, joins us on this episode to talk about how first responders stay safe. He also talks about how he came into this role, some of the challenges of the job and how he wants to build bridges between the community and police officers. Listen up!

In one of our most powerful and emotional episodes, Justin is joined by Terrance Adams and Denford Galloway. They were diagnosed at different stages as it relates to the progression of treatment options; they contracted the virus under different circumstances and; they had different experiences around reception and acceptance. But they are both battling stigma around their HIV status, learning self-acceptance and self-love, and navigating family dynamics. Fear of being stigmatized leads to people shying away from knowing their status. It also fuels a fear of being isolated and ostracized as it relates to both their sexuality and their diagnosis. But we're here to assure you that you are more than your diagnosis! It's not the whole story and certainly not the end of your story. So stigma can kick rocks!