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Being for Others What We Need for Ourselves
If you don’t have the strength to help yourself, help someone else.
Something Positive for Positive People Podcast Episode 140
Don't have the strength to help yourself? Help someone else who may be in the same position you are and see how it changes you. It's far more simple to do for others than it is for ourselves oftentimes. Our guest this week shares how she overcame a suicide attempt after her herpes diagnosis and healed through support from supporting others. There's a gift for us in giving that's waiting on us.
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Courtney and Monica Laipple from the Invisible Not Broken chronic illness podcast come together to discuss living with a body that goes against your will.
Even in the sex-positive community, it's still important to be mindful about those with whom you share your herpes status. You can't always know someone's intent.
Courtney discusses how low perceived self-worth can influence one's decision to disclose HSV status and to whom.
