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I am not a victim.
October 17, 2021 Email to an Online Friend Thinking of your kind words the other day and I'm so thankful. It's been a rough week with...
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Oct 2, 20214 min read
There Will Be Men Again
I’m working on a book titled How To Do Single With Dignity and Grace. About three weeks ago, I started writing the chapter on STIs and I...
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cocodensmore
Oct 1, 20212 min read
Cruel & Unusual
The word “toxic” gets thrown around quite a bit in our society. It’s a very loaded term and it’s a very loaded concept. Before you start...
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Oct 1, 20212 min read
You're Fucking Perfect
There are a few tenets I hold fast to, that define me and guide me in every decision I make. I firmly believe that wherever you are is...
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cocodensmore
Oct 1, 20213 min read
Herpes Schmerpes
Today marks two weeks since I got my positive herpes diagnosis. It's my herpesversary! I was talking to a friend about why I decided to...
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cocodensmore
Sep 29, 20213 min read
Sex. Ugh. Herpes. Ugh.
I had an interesting conversation with my niece this afternoon. She’s a nurse. She’s 33. She’s the most mature put together person I’ve...
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cocodensmore
Sep 29, 20212 min read
Do the Right Thing
So about this genital herpes thing. I realized if I was going to be mature and responsible and decent about it, I would notify my...
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Sep 28, 20212 min read
I'm Coming Out
I was diagnosed with HSV-2 on September 17, 2021. For eleven days, I've spent hours researching online, talking to friends that are also...
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