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New Brunswick, NJ

CNN has a series on celebrities talking about there happy place. Made me wonder where is everyone’s happy place? A place where you can forget your infection and just be happy even if it’s just for a few minutes. Mines Vegas and Atlantic City. For some reason when I’m there the vibe . the ambiance and of course the adrenaline of maybe winning money makes me forget about HIV. So where’s your happy place?

June 3, 2025
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Members living with HIV enthusiastically shared their happy places, the spaces and moments where the weight of their diagnosis fades into the... Read more

Members living with HIV enthusiastically shared their happy places, the spaces and moments where the weight of their diagnosis fades into the background. Many community members described finding peace in nature, including hiking trails, lakeside parks, beaches, waterfalls, and quiet woods, while others found joy in family gatherings, travel, meditation, creative hobbies, or simply being home alone. A recurring theme was that happiness can be found both in the outside world and within oneself, with members celebrating the small, meaningful moments that bring comfort and connection.

A myHIVteam Member

Definitely chasing waterfalls

June 6, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

My happy place is anywhere other than the gym! Lol! I'm definitely in my happy place getting a massage or having a pedicure. I enjoy learning new things, so I'm in my happy place in various classes, seminars & workshops. My work gives me purpose so that's definitely a happy place! Finally, my happiest place is actually no place at all-in meditation. My happiest place is 'within'. Being in gratitude for the wonderful experiences I've had and making space for even more wonderful experiences.

June 3, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I have a very intensive job, I communicate with a lot of people, so for me an hour or two alone is the best rest.

June 6, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

My happy place varies, but essentially is whenever I put my focus. If I am reading a book, it has my attention. Lately I've been working on spring weeding; summer prep which I hope we complete this coming weekend. When I am out in my wooded areas pulling weeds and cleaning up the ground and pruning, it has my full attention and everything else falls by the wayside.

June 5, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

My happy place is in Glendale, CA. Three malls snuggled next to each other. Glendale Market Place, The Americana, Glendale Galleria,

June 3, 2025

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