One foot out of the closet

[hope75]

Ok, so I'm not advertising on a bill board, but I decided to take one step out of my closet and add a picture....

 

I've told two friends and had positive responses and after reading and being inspired by the two brave ladies and their recent closet posts, I decided to go for it one step further . Two months ago I didn't dare post on here in case anyone I knew stumbled across it and recognised me. Now I'm more embarrassed that people I know will read one of my earlier posts which are like emotional vomit spilled out in a jumble of words, rather that the fact that I have H. Or the fact that they will discover I have a secret addiction to quotes !! ( sorry guys for clogging that thread, I just cant help my self. Its on a level with my shoe addiction !! :-) ). As well as H I also have dyslexia so apologies for any crappy spellings ,( but that doesn't make me thick, just like H doesn't make me dirty!! )

Any way that's me, I am now off for a run....because I can ... Happy Sunday everyone, you are all fabulous xx

[WCSDancer2010]

So proud of you Hope! Whether you come screaming out of the closet like I did, you you come out one step at a time, it doesn't matter. Every step is a victory both for yourself and your self love, and for all the others who suffer thanks to the stigma caused by misinformation and ignorance.

 

You go girl!

[mr_hopp]

Yay, Hope! Look at you bein' all sweet-lookin'! Now I get to see your face when you talk on these boards. ;)

 

Here's to you being more and more you. Owning every bit of your shadow allows you to more fully own your ever-brightening light.

 

"... but that doesn't make me thick, just like herpes doesn't make me dirty!" I love it. :)

 

Welcome more into the light of day ... Big hugs to you.

[hope75]

Thanks for your words of encouragement, it means so much to me :-)

 

The picture was taken in July this year at my graduating from teaching school party ! I remember it well, because about two weeks previous I was diagnosed. I was having a terrible break out that evening, so it was a very bitter sweet moment. I remember thinking, this should be one of the most happiest times in my life and it was overshadowed by sadness.. ! NO MORE !! the picture is a reminder to my self to never let this thing overshadow my happiness !!

 

WCS I hope you didn't think I was critiquing your coming out with my billboard comment. I really admire your bravery

 

Adrial I'm so glad I found you, you are a very special human being :-)

[WCSDancer2010]

Not at all - I tend to be an "all or nothing" kind of person...LOL

 

I'm fine with however anyone "comes out". A lawn sign can get just as much of a response as a billboard ;)

[hope75]

well maybe Ill be brave enough for the billboard at some point. Baby steps for now. Thanks again for your words of wisdom and encouragement. I've being walking around with a smile on my face since yesterday.

And I have now got James Brown " " I feel Good" going on in my head !! owwwww I may even put it on, not listened to that album in years :-)

[WCSDancer2010]

:) :) :)

[duppystrangler]

you go girl!

[Peachyogurtisawesome]

Oh hope you are every bit as pretty as i imagined you were when reading your posts. Cheers to comin out the closet! Grabs my pina colada herpes slurpy and toasts to you. You go girl!

[hope75]

Aww thanks Peach, that's very nice of you to say and made me smile :-)

[Equanimous]

me too!

[mr_hopp]

Aw, look at this ... Our H Opp family stepping out more and more. I like it. Nice to see more and more smiling faces on the profiles. :)

[WCSDancer2010]

Love it!

[hope75]

:D :D :D

yey yey yey

 

This is fantastic !!

 

[abc123]

I'm new here and all your posts are very inspiring. It's helpful to be here and read uplifting stories.

[hope75]

Arh thanks abc123. A big welcome to you , we are glad your here to join our ittle H family :-) xx

[hope75]

Nic and peach, you have added picture since I was last on ! That's ace and your both beautiful xxxx