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And @regularguy, thank you for that’s comment, it was beautiful

I want you to know you’re not alone in this. I hope you see this comment. I too unfortunately passed this virus to my baby. I got it in my 3rd trimester from my sons father who was dishonest and unfaithful. Because I got it so close to giving birth, my son got it. I had NO clue I had it until my son was diagnosed. I didn’t have any symptoms until months after he was born. He has had a few outbreaks, and it is the lowest feeling I have ever felt. Each time I change his diaper I’m so scared I’m goinf to see an out break. It’s been so lonely because though many people have herpes, I have never been able to relate or talk to anyone who has to deal with the daily shame and guilt of passing it to their child. I’m so sorry you have to go through this too

@hikinggirl thank you so so much. You made me feel better

I found out I got HSV2 almost a year ago, from my lying, absusive kids father. Well I also have HSV2 on my mouth, which is horrifying for me. I have only had a break out on my mouth once, the first time, so I have not had to think about it. But it just happened. And I'm severely depressed. I truly believe no one will ever want to kiss me let alone be with me, because hsv2 on your mouth is so much different (stigma) than hsv1. I feel like I'm gonna be alone for the rest of my life :'( who would want to be with someone who has genital herpes both down there AND their mouth.. they can't even kiss me without worrying about getting it... :'(

I found out I had hsv2 in November. Had my first genital outbreak in December and then another one in January. I have not been on suppressants regular. It's now May, so almost 4 months without a breakout. I started Prozac not even a week ago, and now I'm getting an outbreak. Has anyone experienced the relation? Or do you think it's just a coincidence

I found out almost 5 months ago after my son was born that I have HSV2. I know that I got it from his father though he fully denies it. We are no longer together. & I don't even feel worthy of being with anyone. I feel "tainted" . I feel like any man is just going to think I'm disgusting. I honestly don't even feel worthy of sex. I don't feel sexy... I feel like if I ever do have sex again I won't even be able to enjoy it cuz I'll just be thinking about it. If any guy pursues me in the future.. I think I'll just push them away.. This is so hard for me to overcome... I see so many people saying a loved one accepted them.. but I'm just so depressed I don't know how anyone will accept me with this