My Husband's Love!

I was 19 when I had a genital sore appear. I thought that maybe it was just an infected hair or something, so I didn't think much about it. A couple of years went by, and I only had a little discomfort in the same area for a few times.

I got married when I was 22. Two weeks after our wedding, another sore appeared in the same spot. I told my Husband and he said I should go get tested. So I did. I sat in the waiting room of the health dept for nearly 6 hours. Terrified of what the outcome would be. I was very lucky to have my husband there beside me.

I got the exam and the doctor told me it looked like herpes. She took a swab of the sore and sent it to the lab. I was told it would take a week for the results. Well, four days later, my husband and I were on our way to go fishing when I got a call. She told me I am positive for genital herpes. My good day was instantly runined.

All at once I felt ashamed, guilty, and extremely depressed. I asked my husband if he would have married me if he had known before the wedding. He said yes, but I knew deep inside the answer was really no. I felt horrible until my husband sat me down and told me that he loved me and that we would get through it together. One day at a time.

It has been 7 months since my diagnoses, and I still feel terrible. My husband has recently started showing signs. I wish everyday that I would have been a lot more careful in the past. But, I have realized that if you have genital herpes and think no one will want you after they find out you're wrong. Sure, it is hard to tell someone, but if they love you they will be kind and understanding.

I pray that they find a cure one day.

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