01/20/2026
A Real Talk From the Pharmacy Counter
I need to say this plainly—HIV is still very much present.
I say this as someone who fills HIV medications every single day.
Not occasionally.
Not once in a while.
Daily.
People often think HIV is no longer a concern because treatment has improved. Yes, medicine has advanced—but that does not mean the reality is easy.
HIV means:
•Daily medication for life
•Strict adherence—missing doses can cause resistance
•Side effects that don’t get talked about enough
•Anxiety over insurance, refills, and access
•Emotional weight many people carry silently
I see patients from every background. Many never thought they were at risk. Many were trusting. Many wish they had known more before.
This is why prevention still matters.
This is why testing matters.
This is why protection matters.
This is why honest conversations matter.
One choice. One moment. One assumption.
That’s all it takes.
I’m not here to judge or shame—never.
I’m here to warn, educate, and protect.
If you are sexually active:
•Know your status
•Don’t guess—test
•Protect yourself
•Consider PrEP if appropriate
•Stop assuming “it can’t be me”
From someone who sees the long-term side of this every day:
👉 Prevention is powerful.
👉 Education saves lives.
👉 Being careful is not fear—it’s wisdom.
Please be careful out there.
Your health is priceless.
—-MyHealthAndWellnessWithFely
