In the beginning of this year I was diagnosed with HIV stage 4 which is progression to aids. During that time I struggled with depression and the loss of my grandmother who was my soul mate. In many ways she’s the reason for my creative process. In march I had to be quarantined due to COVID-19 and my immune system living with aids. That’s when I decided to get sober I have dealt with alcoholism and drug usage for many years because of my HIV status I learned that the drinking I was doing wasn’t