Melbourne H Pal

My interest in helping others is something I simply like to do. I have a sense of compassion and empathy for what another may be feeling and so, if they're suffering, I want to help try to alleviate their pain and specifically with herpes since I've had it for awhile. I remember when I got herpes - I'd never even heard of it! I felt like a leper. It would've been so helpful to have had such easy access on the net to others with information and compassion with whom to talk. I was fortunate to find a herpes support group in the town I lived at the time, though. (There is no such group here, Melbourne, Florida)

I think I can offer a shoulder to cry on, along with information and advice from a standpoint of "living with it myself." I hope to be able to help others realize they are not alone, there is help in the form of medication and they don't have to become recluses. I've gone on to other herpes message boards many times to find information and end up giving advice out on different subjects, also. I do try to maintain sensitivity when "advising" and to not be judgmental but encouraging so as to make those in need feel they are not alone in this herpes dilemma.

I am blown away by the stats on how many people have herpes, by the way. And to think so many don't know it is scary. I've been hearing that the young teens are now engaging in oral sex because they think it's safer. I bet most of them have no clue that Herpes type 1 is contagious in a dangerous way. :: sigh :: - Carol

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