Hello,

My name is Abby and there are underground Facebook groups for people with herpes. It is a secret group. We have thousands of members. The group is also for people who have HPV.

However, most of the groups are for people over 18 years old. We do have one group for teens that doesn't have any members in it right now because it is very hard for teens to find this group.

If you want to be the first members in this teen group please contact me. I am reaching out to all teenagers who need support and others to talk to, to please email me at abbylane1111@gmail.com.

You can do it from an anonymous email account and you can even join the group from a fake Facebook profile. We don't need to know who you are or what your name is, we just want to help. We have older and experienced members who are ready, willing and prepared to help you. All of us have herpes so we understand what you are going through.

When you turn 18 you can join the adult groups which are for support, social and dating. They are fun. They also have national events, bowling nights, club nights, so many social events. We always tell our members to practice safety because not everyone with Herpes is nice.

Anyway, if you need help, please contact me. It may take up to two weeks for a response (not likely, but possible if I get busy) but I promise you will be responded to.

Sincerely,

Abby

I just found out I have herpes and I don't wanna tell my parents about it what can I do I need help please.

I know exactly how you feel. I'm only 16 and was diagnosed with herpes two weeks ago. I'm still in complete disbelief never thought it could happen to me. I just keep thinking how will anyone ever look at me the same? I can't even hold my head up in the hall ways at school but obviously we aren't alone. Best thing to do is try your best to live a normal life.

I am a 32 year old male, I was 20 when I contracted it from a girl friend of a year. I wanted to convey that your life can be no different in spite of it. Devastating yes when you find out, but I have always been upfront and honest after seeing someone for a while, and really never been turned down for dating due to it with someone that I had a connection with.

Take your time in dating, don't sleep with them first before the talk, and help the other person understand the disease as best you can and let the chips fall where they may. I have had a marriage that was not affected by it at all and have a beautiful healthy daughter. All can be wonderful, just be careful and honest.

I feel your pain, I just turned 18 and I found out I had genital herpes earlier this week. I was going to join the military until I found out about this, of course I was crushed but I've now decided to pack my bags and move to New York with my ex boyfriend. Don't let this stop your dreams in life, I live in California and my best friend is a commercial model and she also has genital herpes. Don't let this hold you back, California is a very accepting state. good luck. :)

Hi,

I'm 19 years old and last year on my birthday I had protected sex with one of the hottest guys to get back at my ex of 3 years. Right after I was having so much pain the next day I went into the ER. I couldn't even urinate and they wanted to keep me for a few days, it was the worst case of herpes the two doctors have ever seen. Since then I haven't had a single outbreak and I actually just had a baby boy two months ago. I cannot say it gets better because I'm struggling with it myself. I know people who've had sex win 20 guys and nothing yet. I can count on one hand the people I've been with. I'm disgusted with myself and pray everyday to get it out of my head.

Thank you both I've learned a lot from this and read both your stories. I agree nothing can define you unless you let it. I'm working through this and I hope you both have worked through it too. Thank you very much.

Just wanted to tell you that do not let this thing stop you from being what you are. I am a 29 year old man who was misdiagnosed with as having JSV 2 but that experience only taught me that nothing can define you. Its you who defines yourself. I see you defining yourself as a good looking girl who wants to be a model so let it be that way because that's what you are. You are not all about some little virus, you are a lot more than that. You could read my story on this link and see what being diagnosed taught me https://www.happy-with-herpes.com/is-this-what-you-call-love.html

Hey there, I've just been diagnosed with HSV-1, I hope my story can help you, leave a comment if you'd like to talk more about it, I think you'll be fine and if you look at the statistic, 1 in 4 women have herpes, you don't think any actresses or models have herpes? Of course they do! I'm sure many, and you can get through this.

https://www.happy-with-herpes.com/its-not-that-bad.html