To whom it may concern;
I just found out that I have genital herpes. I don't know what to do next, seeing obgyn tomorrow after having a pap smear on Tuesday because she said I am all inflamed down there. I feel ashamed, sad, angry, depressed, scared and lied too. I am very hurt emotionally and plan on seeking a support group that I can go to. Although, I will be so embarrassed to show my face. I am trying to be upbeat about it because I have a teenager (son) and I don't want him to A.)know that I have it and B.)worry about getting it (the obgyn said if I have a cold sore on my mouth and if I kiss my son on the cheek he could get a sore on his cheek...so now I am very paranoid. I don't get cold sores, although I used to get them a lot when I was around 10,12 etc. I don't know what to do because deep down I want the person who lied to me to go to jail but I know that won't happen. I am not the kind of girl who sleeps with everyone I see...did anyone else just find out that they have genital herpes and were they diagnosed with genital warts as a teenager? I feel so alone right now.
Sincerely,
Tygerose