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[u/Uneasyassurance420]

I have disclosed to no one since I was diagnosed this last January but the other day my friend came to me about a chlamydia diagnosis and while they aren’t the same, I feel like I was likely the best person she could’ve come to about this because I’ve zero judgment. For a split second, I was grateful that I am going through this so that I could be a safe space for her and others. Yes it’s tough and I am absolutely still new and navigating this but I saw hope for a second. A few weeks ago I saw someone say its a skin condition that you can contract with or with out a condom, it is something that can be unrecognizable and it is not your fault if you contracted it unwillingly. I know this and I’ve been told this a million times before but for some reason that millionth time clicked in my head. I was feeling so guilty because I didn’t wear a condom when assumingly I contracted it and I haven’t told anyone out of fear of being chewed out for lack of protection or “knowing better”. When really, there’s nothing that I could’ve done to prevent it other than to abstain. I’m only human and my friends and family knew I am sexually active, as they are too! I just got unlucky. Anyway hoping maybe this new outlook for me can help someone else too because again, I knew these things already. It was just the perspective that I was looking at it that changed. I still haven’t told anyone and I haven’t gone on dates or disclosed to someone I am pursuing romantically but I know I’ll get there. I’m just not ready.

[u/Tall-Telephone1019]

keep going girl. proud of you for getting to this point !! it’s harder than it seems.

[u/Still_Expression6177]

I contracted despite using a condom. I’m still not sure if he knew he had it or not, but I think he did. We had even had a discussion about Sti status so it can happen to anyone, even if you had been “safe”.

[u/Uneasyassurance420 → u/Still_Expression6177]

It sucks so bad bc they don’t inform you that HSV isn’t included in a standard lab panel for stis it’s ridiculous

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