On January 2, I was diagnosed with herpes, HSV2. It started with a really bad outbreak, which resulted in me going to the doctor. Before going to the doctor, I had done some research on google and basically self-diagnosed myself. I was terrified, scared to death, panicking, just absolutely losing my mind.. then the doctor confirmed my fears. I'm in a very new relationship with an amazing man, how could I tell him that I had herpes? We had had lots of unprotected sex in the weeks leading up to this. I was humiliated and embarrassed while telling him as I sobbed. He was in shock at first, the first thing out of his mouth was, "What!? Like herpes.. HERPES!?" He was silent for a moment as he processed what he'd just heard, then looked at me and said, "We'll get through this. You're still the same beautiful woman I'm beginning to fall in love with and nothing will change that." It's been incredibly difficult the last few days but having his support is the best thing I could've hoped for. I just wanted to share this story to encourage and uplift anyone who may be going through a similar situation. I didn't think I could get through this and telling him was the hardest thing I've had to do, but the right people will see you for you.