“…This paper highlights the role of diverse "villages", including those of kinship, choice, and circumstance, that BWLWH identify as critical to their ability to overcome adversities across the lifespan. Dale and Safren's (2019) findings, informed by 45 in-depth qualitative interviews with BWLWH and community stakeholders, extend previous research (e.g., Dale, Pierre-Louis, Bogart, O'Cleirigh, & Safren, 2018;DeMoss, Bonney, Grant, Klein, del Rio, & Barker, 2014) in suggesting that social networks can help BWLWH better cope with HIV-related challenges. In particular, women reported about their positive experiences with communities that supported them in being their authentic selves, healthcare providers who prioritized empathy and compassion, and family members who provided "safe havens" from HIV-related stigma and adversity.…”