D-REK's Angels and Warriors

10/11/2025

I’ve been through a lot of “transformations” before — physically, mentally, emotionally — but this one hit on another level. This week I didn’t just learn, I woke up.

I’ve spent years fighting to survive — fighting systems, stigma, sickness, silence — and I finally realized Derek’s done surviving. Derek’s story was the pain.
D-REK is what rose out of it.

This week showed me that I’m not just telling a story anymore — I am the story. Every scar, every loss, every mistake, every damn miracle… all of it built me the Founder of D-REK’s Angels and Warriors.

This isn’t about attention or applause — it’s about impact. It’s about walking in the truth that being broken doesn’t mean you’re done. It means you were being rebuilt for something bigger.

Derek was the kid they counted out.
D-REK is the man that showed up anyway.
And from here on out — I’m not shrinking, apologizing, or holding back for anyone.

This is my era.
This is the rise of D-REK.
And we’re just getting started.

10/10/2025

Today is Ageism Awareness Day! 🧓👵

"All individuals, regardless of their age, have the right to make informed, autonomous decisions about their reproductive health; for people aging with HIV, these decisions can be more complex."

Our Policy and Annual Conference Manager, Mackenzie Flynn, highlights the critical need for better sexual health care for people aging with HIV. Let's combat ageism and HIV stigma together! Read the blog at aidsunited.org/news.

10/09/2025

I need to get to events and suit up more I've accomplished so much for AngelsandWarriors.org It's like I'm all growed up

10/08/2025

I'm having a great time in Houston ready to tackle day 2 of the summit.

10/08/2025

Time change got me up stupid early but my mind’s still spinning from last night.
I was told a lie that the LGBTQIA+ community wouldn’t show love to a heterosexual white male advocate.
Well, that lie didn’t stand a chance.
Last night I was embraced, not judged.
Loved, seen, and met with compassion and empathy from every single person in that ballroom.
No fear. No walls. Just real humanity.
That’s what breaking stigma looks like.

💥 D-REK | AngelsandWarriors.org

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10/07/2025

Taking off for a leadership summit !!!!! I've been telling everyone I was busy I'm excited to share all my work and where it's taking me.

10/06/2025

You want Credentials check the tape 40 years of medical knowledge are locked inside of me......

10/03/2025

it's looking good so far.......

10/02/2025

It's "Red" she's amazing and the Angel in AngelsandWarriors.org I am so far ahead of my own goals now that I found my true teammate

09/29/2025

and why's the phone screen cracked.....

09/29/2025

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