Two days with 270 people from 78 countries all with one thing in common; each one of us is HIV+.
I am guilty. I am incredibly privileged.
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HIV the basics
It has become apparent that we still have such a long way to go. Many many people connected to those in my life don’t know the basics. The basics of living with HIV in 2016. For those willing to learn and educate themselves, THT offer… Read More
Chatting with BBC Radio Lincolnshire
This morning I was invited into the studio to sit with Melvyn Prior at BBC Radio Lincolnshire to talk through my story, HIV and the work that Think2Speak does. Listen to the convo here
Double DD’s, Potatoes and Prozac
The title isn’t quite accurate – I don’t really have any of those three things in my life – the double DD are no more since losing weight, potatoes are no more and swapped out for sweet potatoes and I weaned myself off the antideps a couple of years ago.. but never one to let the truth get in the way of a (blog) story et al…
Think2Speak & The Guardian
So I was interviewed by The Guardian recently… ‘I launched a social enterprise after becoming a mother, widow and HIV positive Watching her daughter grow up without a father inspired Lizzie Jordan to start a business helping children and schools deal with difficult conversations.’… Read More
16 Advocates to Watch in 2016
So very proud to share the news that I have been recognised on Mark King’s global annual list as one of ’16 HIV Advocates to Watch in 2016′. What a truly fabulous way to start the year! I’m bouncing off the walls right now and… Read More
Older. Wiser?
So today I turn 34. I’ve survived a whole decade of parenthood. A decade living with HIV. A decade thriving. I genuinely feel older; not in a negative sense whatsoever. I feel wiser. Sat now on the train to London, I thought I’d reflect on… Read More
The numbers game
I follow a wonderful Facebook page ‘One Fit Widow’ and this morning I read this fabulous article about the subject of ‘weight’ and then Mr Smith wrote this about being ‘A Right Fat Git’ – which to clarify – he really isn’t! And it’s got me a… Read More
Celebration, reflection and stigma
Friday night was the hotly anticipated Angels Bring Business Awards at Lincoln’s Hilton Double Tree. Over 200 of Lincolnshire’s finest business ladies all came together to celebrate their achievements – a scattering of men also attended. Dressed to kill I felt amazing! Thanks again… Read More
Awkward conversations
I had a meeting yesterday with a group of people re a, very exciting, new project, more about that to come. Anyhow, during the meeting my ‘personal story’ and background came up as it is a key driver for my involvement with the project. We… Read More
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