I joined H Opp a year ago this month. I came on here in a blaze of glory, on a high from having just come completely out on Facebook to the whole world... and shared it with everyone here. Very quickly I was dubbed the "Forum Mom"....and somehow I have become someone that people turn to for help and advice, which I am happy to give.
I want you to all know that in giving to you, I receive SO much. I experience so much joy in hearing your Success Stories. I'm delighted when I see someone go from angry and convinced that their life is over, to seeing that H can be our teacher if we let it. I'm touched when I witness someone suddenly realize that it isn't Herpes that is holding them back, but rather old fears and self limiting beliefs.
Every one of YOUR successes gives me more strength and determination to change the face of Herpes. Yes, there are days that I wonder if I'll ever get to the bottom of the discussions, and days where I am sooo frustrated because I can't seem to get our message across to someone. But those moments are few and far between and the high that I get when I hear that someone who thought their life was over a few months before (and who I feared may take their life) has had an epiphany or who has found love makes it all worthwhile.
I have learned sooo much about myself this year, and YOU have been my teachers. So Thank YOU my H Opp friends. You have helped me to become stronger and more sure of who *I* am at a time when I was feeling that I had lost my compass :)
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
(((HUGS)))
much love to you
your support and dedication to this site has changed my life and has introduced me to a new world of opportunities
xo
THANK YOU!!!
Your positive energy gives everyone here the strength to deal with our own issues.
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Your time here is appreciated by many. Good luck in your endeavors.
Thank you for everything you do here. You make it look effortless although I know you put lots of time and effort into it.
Thank YOU dancer! Your contribution to this site has been uplifting. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! And im sure... from the bottom of everyone else's heart too!
dancer, thank you
You're a beautiful dancing angel WCSDancer2010
Thank you Dancer, and all of you on this forum, for all your support and love. I am so grateful for being exposed to the selflessness and strength from everyone who has participated on this forum. It's a truly magnificent experience to witness people from all over the world and walks of life come together to help one another. Herpes has changed me, but connecting with all of you has been the best change of all. Every day, this forum reminds me that our vulnerability and our authenticity opens us up to becoming stronger, more loving human beings. Thank you to all of you for opening and sharing you hearts! :)
Forum Mom fits! I've been here just a couple days and already have learned do much from you. Thank you for all your words and support you give us here:)
I am soo happy to hear that! I feel I've been neglecting everyone here - dealing with family issues (moving my father out of his house in Fla and moving him in with me) and I've been terribly absent. So I'm glad to know that even the little I've posted has helped someone :)
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Well, we are both veterans, but you have taugh me so much. I never really gave H much thought as I am barely effected by it, but for some odd reason, I started looking into this crazy virus and just decided to learn all I could. I had never even been tested. I always thought if it was genital, it was H2. Anyway, I've learned a ton and I hope I've helped some. Also, a huge thanks to Adrial and this very informative website which has brought all of us together!!!
Thanks Dancer!!!
