Herpes
Shocker Leaves Ex-Girlfriend
Depressed And Confused
Dear
Harlan,
You find out that you have an STD called genital herpes from
your ex-boyfriend and get treated for it! Now this is the
point when you realize that you have to live with it for the
rest of your life. Then you go through depression because
every time some nice man tries to talk to you, you brush him
away because you are afraid of what to say and how to tell
this person. So you go to your doctor and ask "Can I have
kids with this disease?" The doctor says yes, but to practice
safe sex while on the treatment so you can improve. I don't
believe that! I'm confused. I'm scared. I talked to my doctor
already, and I hate that he gets my hopes up and makes me
feel good. Who's going to accept me for this?
Shocked
With Herpes
Dear Shocked,
You find out you have genital herpes. You feel like damaged
goods. You think that no one will want you. Then you do research.
You discover that as many as 1 in 4 sexually active women
have genital herpes. You then find out that there are support
groups, medications and millions of people who can help you.
You tell your ex, so he can tell anyone else that he has exposed.
You start dating again, and discover that guys who care about
you won't reject you. You relax, come to terms with your disease
and live your life again. For more information, visit The
National Herpes Resource Center.
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