This has never happened to me, but I do relate to you with the fact of other people finding out. Firstly your friend shouldn't have said those things if you confided in her. However the truth is now people know and it is this time you must take this experience as a step in becoming true with yourself. How has it changed your relationships with the people who know? If it hasn't then great, if they think negatively of you just remember you haven't changed as the person you are. You are still a wonderful beautiful person!! I am on a journey myself to become more open with the fact that I too am living with HSV 2, in my head I am okay with it but not okay with the stigma that comes along with it! We are the ones who must deal with the self esteem consequences from others actions/thoughts! take this time in your life to really think about the people who surround you!