In need of support

[JAYCE]

Hello, I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago and my life has not been the same. I told my partner and he went to get tested. I don’t know where our relationship is going to go because it’s been a roller coaster. Either way our relationship is no longer the same. I am afraid to be single because I don’t know what it will be like to start dating with HSV. Honestly, I don’t think I can date as I feel dirty and ashamed. I can’t tell anyone about this as my family and friends will judge me. I just feel so alone and really need and friend to share this experience and process with. Thank you.

[mr_hopp]

Hi Jayce,

For what it's worth, your feelings are totally normal (thanks to the herpes stigma out there), but also know that a lot of your thoughts and worries aren't true. You're not dirty. People who love you and truly know you won't judge you. This isn't going to hold you back, it will only take you deeper (into knowing yourself and deeper into connection with others). Don't let your mind run away with all these worst-case scenario imaginings. Be careful with what you choose to believe.

Definitely sign up to get the e-book and handouts here: https://www.herpesopportunity.com/lp/ebook

(Signing up here will also get you started receiving the Opportunity email series, which will give you positive reframes to all of the things you're worrying about. This is all about practicing seeing this as a positive in your life as opposed to falling for all the negative storylines there are out there. You're not alone. And you're just as amazing as you've always been.)

Here are a few good videos to kickstart your way into Opportunity:

• https://www.herpesopportunity.com/post/herpes-facts
• https://www.herpesopportunity.com/post/herpes-stigma-how-to-become-bulletproof
• https://www.herpesopportunity.com/post/keeping-your-partner-herpes-free-can-be-super-sexy
• https://www.herpesopportunity.com/post/the-herpes-self-acceptance-process
• https://www.herpesopportunity.com/post/herpes-you-are-what-you-think

And if you need one-on-one support, consider posting for an H Buddy or getting coaching with me. 

[Snookie B]

I am you ❤️ This process is hard to take in. You will go through the ring of emotions, however, it does get better over time. Unlike me, you found support early.  I’m here for you 🤜🏽