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Herpes is as Heavy as You Make It
A herpes diagnosis carries an energetic weight that often gets heavier the longer we're unaware of it. It takes a strong person to move that weight.
Something Positive for Positive People Podcast Episode 129
There's power in having a great support system. If that isn't available to you, then try self-reflection via journaling. Finding sex-positive online groups can help, too.
Our guest, Megan, shares her decision to open up about her own diagnosis publicly. A herpes diagnosis carries an energetic weight that often gets heavier the longer we're unaware of it. How we choose to address it often is contingent on how the first person receives our disclosure. It takes a strong person to move that weight. If you're breathing, you can handle it, just like our guest.
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