Hi. So this past week has been the worst week of my entire life.. The guy that I thought was Mr. Perfect turns out to not be the guy for me. We had unprotected sex for almost two months until I noticed something was wrong. He then tried to blame me for the problem and acted like I was the one who gave him something when I know for a fact that I didn't. He lied and manipulated me and gave me a disease that I will have for the rest of my life. I slipped into depression for about two days and couldn't eat or talk to anybody until I realized after watching youtube videos about other people's experiences that everything will be okay. The world is not over. I will not stay with this man just because he has herpes too and feel like I should just let someone treat me so badly and deal with it. I will find someone someday that will love me and accept my flaws. God has a plan for me and everybody else as well. I realized that herpes isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be. It's very common and millions of people have this disease. It's treatable and I learned a very important life lesson from this experience. DO NOT TRY TO START RELATIONSHIPS WITH SEX. They will never work out right. Get to know someone first before you have sex with them and if you want to have unprotected sex with someone then make sure they are clean or make sure you have a ring on your finger. I'm dealing with this and I'm also going through college finals and I know that everything will be okay.
Hey Emily,
Agreed. It's nice to know that we're not alone. It's extremely common and easy to get - not only that, but it's really no big deal in my opinion. I've had HSV1 for a month now and I'm ok with it. At first I was sad and shocked and hated myself, but you eventually get over it. I already have the antibodies from childhood (mouth cold sores), so I don't think this will affect me as much as the stigma makes it seem. And you know your worth too, so don't let this control the way you have relationships in your life. If a guy judges you for having it, then he probably wasn't worth your time to begin with.
It's good and important that we all support each other. And no, the world is definitely not over! You will have great relationships in the future, trust me - this doesn't change a thing. 
stay positive.
Stay strong! I know it is alot to deal with but your positive attitude will take you far. I too have found that God has a plan for me. Everything happens for a reason. This situation will make you stronger and wiser. I love to see someone being positive because positivity is what I clinged to during my whole ordeal. Good luck on your finals as well! Kick ass 😉
Love this! Really positive 👏🏼☺️