Hi Everyone,
I hope you lot are doing great. I am surprised at myself for doing this, because I never really imagined anyone else going through the things I went through. I found out that I contracted herpes in the year 2013, via oral sex. That was the year I had first been in a sexual relationship, but I guess I did not conduct any research before having sex. When I found out, it made me feel like, that was the punishment I deserved for going against my beliefs when it came to sex. This experience had a huge impact on me psychologically; but things are getting better. The hardest part of this experience so far for me, is keeping it a secret; this is the most draining. This is the first time I actually got the courage to something about it. Since this experience, I find myself not wanting to get close with anyone who is interested in me; I push people away and preferred to remain in isolation. I am a devoted Christian and have prayed several times about this situation I am facing. I did some research and found this site; I needed to let it out at some point. I seek advice on even bringing this topic up if I decide to have a future relationship. It will be helpful, coming from someone who has actually experienced what it is like to live with herpes. I am holding up, and I hope you all are too. As much as we all need support from one another, God will see us through. I hope to connect with some good people here. Thanks for taking the time to read my post. Xoxo