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Life is for the living!!!

2020: New Vision

Happy New Year!!! Oh, how I have missed you. My plate was full & I was neglecting things that I love such as writing blogs. I had my hands in many pots & they weren’t always beneficial to me.  I started to get disappointed, overwhelmed & frustrated with people & things. So I made a decision at the end of last year to step back & focus on Kennedi & the things that were near & dear to my heart. I know a lot of people will be hurt or disappointed but I’ve given so much of my time & energy to others that I have none left for myself right now.  I am  MENTALLY DRAINED.  I know deep down in my heart I deserve the same things I give unto others such as my time, a shoulder to lean on during rough times, & endless love. So I’ll be focusing on giving myself these things. I deserve them plus more. I refuse to let depression win.  “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭122:1‬ ‭ ...

Stages of Accepting a Positive Diagnosis

Okay Is Not Okay

"How are you doing? How are you feeling today?" When someone answers these questions with, I'm okay or I'm good or I'm fine, THEY ARE NOT AND I REPEAT THEY ARE NOT FINE, GOOD, OR OKAY.  Personally, I know I'm guilty of answering like this. I don't always want to discuss my feelings or talk about what is bothering me. I don't like feeling useless or helpless. I don't want others pity. It's a mental thing for me. Some people are just naturally private about their personal matters. As a good friend or person just let that other person know you are there for them whenever they need you. It's good to know you have someone in your corner when you feel alone or when you are going through something in life. Remember I LOVE YOU!!!

How to Help your Friend Living with a Chronic Illness

People living with chronic illnesses battle a lot. Remembering to take their medicines every day, frequent doctor visits and lab work, tiredness and the fatigue that goes along with their illnesses and for some the constant pain they deal with. Until you know what it feels like to be in someone's body and deal with their pain don't try to overlook or shush them when they say they are not feeling well. Living with a chronic illness can also be mentally overwhelming. Being in constant pain can take a strain on a person physical, mental, and sometimes emotional health.   Ask questions. See what you can do to help or try and take their mind off what they are going through. You can't help everyone. It takes some people a while before they adjust to this new way of life.  For people living with chronic illnesses stay active. Staying active doesn't always mean working out. If you volunteer at a school or senior home that's being active. Shutting people out and stayi...

What I’ve learned since my diagnosis

Life is hard. Sometimes you will receive an unexpected blow when you think all is well & right in your world. That doesn’t mean you quit, don’t give the devil the victory. You are an overcomer. On your hard days wake up and push through. Showing up is half the battle, and the more you do this, you will teach yourself that this problem isn’t as bad as you thought. You will get through it just keep the faith. Do whatever you have to do on the legal side of the law to keep your head floating above water. I promise you it will all work out in due season. Dance during the storm and show your problems you have somebody bigger that fights your battles for you. On my worst days, I write and get it all out of my head or I talk to someone I can trust. There are still days when I cry my way through it but I get through it. Find things that help you survive the pain. I didn’t quit & neither can you. Remember I love you!!!

Nothing but Gratitude

Giving glory to God who is the head of my life. Your love & support exceeded my expectations on yesterday. I knew I was going to receive love & support because I try to extend love & support to all of mankind but y’all had me shedding tears all day. God grants me grace & mercy everyday so why can’t I do the exact same thing for my fellow brothers & sisters. I appreciate all of the kind words spoken to me & over my life. I didn’t get here by myself. God put all of you beautiful people in my life for a reason. You know I’m always here if you need an ear or shoulder to lean on. Remember I LOVE YOU!!! P.S. Because of your love & support my video has been viewed over 500 times. Plus my coming out blog has been viewed over 350 times. I pray it has helped & educated someone.

So HAPPY being ME!!!

What the devil meant to destroy me turned into my purpose! In 2016 I went through an experience that I never thought would happen to me...but IT DID! I received a call saying I was HIV positive. After the initial confusion, shock, hurt, disappointment, & anger I flipped that negative energy around & used it for my good. NOTE: I have HIV & not AIDS. HIV is the VIRUS and AIDS is the DISEASE after a person CD4 cell count drops below 200 cells/mm or gets an opportunist infection they can receive an AIDS diagnosis. After going through all of the emotions known to mankind, I birthed KLowInspires, Corp. to inspire & uplift black women. Especially the women living in fear because of how the world treats People Living With HIV (PLWH). We must motivate and empower each other. We carry our spouses, our significant others, our children, our parents, our siblings, our grandparents, etc. but we invest so little into ourselves until it’s too late. After coming to terms with my d...