I am reading this story and the comments and I am just crying with happiness. I was in a relationship that I stayed in for way too long because he gave me herpes and I didn't think anyone else would want me. I was angry at him, at me, at God wondering why This happened to me. I realized that I didn't know who I was without my sexuality! I thought I was only good for one thing.....I haven't had the strength to date yet but I hope that will change. I'm scared to tell anyone that I have herpes. I don't know if I can handle the rejection. It is really good to hear success stories and people who feel as I feel! Thank you, thank you for this website!

Hearing your story and perspective really inspired me. I was the same way. I was so confident because I was attracting a lot of men sexually but never look at myself as a beautiful person inside. Getting H has made me look deeper in myself and in other people. I am newly diagnosed so I am hoping that this will lead me to happiness that I other wise wouldn't have had.

Thanks for that. I'm still trying to come to terms with this and ask myself why me? I know having my son, being a single mom and contracting this virus happened for a reason. I was putting men and my relationships before God and better yet myself. And having sex with men just for the hell of it and filling this void and lack of love inside as well as self esteem. This will make me more of a cautious person and I'm slowly but surely learning to love God, my son and myself.