The Royal Chelsea Flower Show
I recently had the honor of speaking at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, The highlight of the show was the Terrence Higgins Trust's "Bridge to 2030 Garden," designed by award-winning Matthew Childs. This garden symbolises the remarkable progress in the fight against HIV from the fearful days of the 1980s to today, where living a healthy life with HIV is possible. During my talk, I shared my personal journey using the metaphor of a rose turning into a cactus after my HIV diagnosis, and then blooming again. The event, accompanied by beautiful cello music, offered a moment of reflection on the collective and individual journeys of those affected by HIV. I am proud to advocate for the HIV community, hoping to provide a sense of belonging and hope to others. Together, we can continue making strides towards ending the stigma and new cases of HIV.