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Navigating Resentment: My 13-Year Journey with Herpes and Emotional Healing

This week on our support group call, I opened up about my herpes diagnosis. This week marks my 13-year anniversary of being diagnosed with herpes. I'm not going to say time flew by, and I'm not going to say time heals. In fact, time does not heal the situation; it just allows you to pick up more situations in your life that need more immediate attention. Think of it as a compounding effect. What heals the situation …

It's Friday July 1st and this was the day that changed my everything. This was the day 13 years ago that I got diagnosed with genital herpes. I still have the dress that I was wearing when I was diagnosed with herpes so I thought I'd be fun to try it on.

If you can remember I had gone for my annual physical on Tuesday, so I was patiently awaiting my results. I was thinking that if I don't get a phone call by 3:00 then I'll have to call the doctors because otherwise it's a holiday weekend w…

In case you're just tuning in and haven't been following along this weeks series, let me bring you up to date. This is my "oh shit anniversary", aka the week I got diagnosed with genital herpes. So I'm bringing you along for the emotional ride and sharing what my diagnosis was like.

At this point in the week I still had not received my diagnosis and there was still so much up in the air. I remember feeling so unsettled and was in limbo wondering if I had herpes and if it was going to change…

In case you missed it, we're in the middle of the Oh Shit Anniversary. It was 11 years ago I was diagnosed with herpes. This is the exact day 13 years ago....

Now it's Tuesday and I know something is wrong. This is the same day as it was eleven years ago. By now the blisters had fully shown up and I was in unbelievable pain. I felt so sick and could not imagine what was going on. Today was supposed to be just a regular physical but instead it turned into the day to go to the doctors and get…

This week we're going to do something different.

13 years ago I was diagnosed with genital herpes.

This week is the same week as in 2011. I've shared things here and there but I've never walked you through exactly what I did and how I felt. Share what I can remember and the good, the bad and the ugly. My intention for this week is to bring awareness to herpes: your life moves on and you forget how big of a deal it is. Talk you through the exact week 13 years ago, build awareness and hand…

Empowering Yourself to Have the Conversation You Deserve

This week on our support group calls, we had some new members. Welcome!!! As you know, I love our Monday support group calls, and I get so excited when we have new members. To me, this means that someone is ready to heal their deep wounds, begin learning how to handle their diagnosis, and start changing their life. When we're diagnosed, we feel like we've been given this huge curse and that it's something we will never get over. It's …

A Guide to Timing Your Herpes Test for Accurate Results

If you suspect you've been exposed to herpes, one of the first questions that might come to mind is, "When should I get tested?" The timing of your test is crucial for obtaining accurate results, and it depends on the type of test you choose. In this post, we'll break down the different types of herpes tests, including swab tests and blood tests, and explain the best timing for each.

Herpes testing can be…

Experiencing frequent herpes outbreaks can be frustrating and concerning. Understanding why you might be getting back-to-back outbreaks is crucial for managing your condition effectively. In this post, we'll explore common factors that can trigger frequent herpes outbreaks and provide strategies for reducing their frequency.

Stress

One of the most common reasons for frequent herpes outbreaks is stress. Stress can weaken your i…

This week we welcomed some new faces to the group, and I absolutely loved supporting each of you. I know that it can be scary and maybe even paralyzing to join a support group for herpes, but by joining, you're beginning to heal your emotional wounds from your herpes diagnosis. This week, many people talked about what it's like to get diagnosed and the dark thoughts that go along wi…

How Herpes Can Be Contracted Even from a Partner with No Previous Sexual Experience

Herpes is a highly contagious virus that can be contracted in various ways, often leading to confusion and misconceptions about its transmission. One common question is whether it’s possible to get herpes from a virgin partner. The answer may surprise you, as herpes can indeed be transmitted even if your partner has no prior sexual experience. In this post, we’ll explore how this can happen and what steps yo…