I can relate to what you're saying. I was in the same state when I found
out...19 years ago...that I had been 'gifted' with H. Yup, at first, it
bothered me horribly. I was damaged goods! Why would anyone want me...to marry
me, much less have kids with me? I remember it vividly. Then one day, I found
this website along with a couple others and a new life began for me. I was not
alone in this journey and there were others out there that were like me and
understood! WOW! My life did a 180! I made new friends, began to go out in
public...all of that! It was great! Now, 19 years later, I am married (he is H
too, just by chance) and I have a beautiful 17 month old daughter. So, trust me
when I say, life is not over and you can still live your dreams just like you
want. It's just going to take an adjustment period for you...that's all.

Whatever you do, do NOT isolate yourself. This is a great place to make
friends. Watch for emails about the local socials...and national ones. Look
for other sites too. I am still a member of mpwh.net. I made LOTS of friends
off that site!

There is a recent email about the St. Pete Beach event. It's a great time and
it's for the most part local. I can highly recommend the national events. It's
eye opening to know that everyone that will be there is in the same boat of you
are! Definitely take a look at it. Maybe you could make a friend here and go
together. :o)

Hope this helped!
Tonya





--- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "chanellie1982" <jdime05@...>
wrote:
>
> I found out about 5 months ago that i had HSV 2. I didn't have any symtoms or
anything. I just decided to get tested for everything this year. It's always
been my way to start off the year with a clean slate. The Dr. told me not to try
to figure out who gave it to me. Since i've never had any symtoms it could have
been my first or my last. So everyday is different. Sometimes i can deal and
sometimes I cry. People say you're so young. You have the rest of your life to
worry about marriage and kids. Sounds good until God throws a monkey wrench in
your plans. They say knowing is power but i feel so powerless. I'm a SBF and
I've only been in this area for a year. I hope this group helps me cope better
than I've helped myself.
> Peace and love
>