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What would you tell your sister, brother or best friend?

Someone told me something very powerful and it really forced me to get out of my head with my diagnosis.

They asked me what my best friend’s name was then told me to say out loud what I would tell them if they told me they were just diagnosed with HSV.

I said that I would tell her that she would be alright, that her world is not over, that she is still the same person she’s always been, that I love her.

Then I thought about what I would tell my little sister if she was ever in this situation. I became so empathetic and protective and thought of all the ways I would assure her that she is loved and supported and that her life would still be amazing.

Then I started to wonder why I couldn’t offer myself that same love and support.

It is powerful. Yes this shit still sucks, but it’s helpful to get outside my own bubble of thoughts and to challenge the narrative I’ve been telling myself.

[livinginmylight-blog]

What would you tell your sister, brother or best friend?

Someone told me something very powerful and it really forced me to get out of my head with my diagnosis.

They asked me what my best friend’s name was then told me to say out loud what I would tell them if they told me they were just diagnosed with HSV.

I said that I would tell her that she would be alright, that her world is not over, that she is still the same person she’s always been, that I love her.

Then I thought about what I would tell my little sister if she was ever in this situation. I became so empathetic and protective and thought of all the ways I would assure her that she is loved and supported and that her life would still be amazing.

Then I started to wonder why I couldn’t offer myself that same love and support.

It is powerful. Yes this shit still sucks, but it’s helpful to get outside my own bubble of thoughts and to challenge the narrative I’ve been telling myself.

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I was diagnosed with Herpes today

Does it ever get better? I’m trying so hard not to hurt myself I feel like I have no reason to go on. Everyone’s posts are so uplifting but I feel like my world is over. I don’t know what to do. Please help