Yahoo Lifestyle Canada·3 min read·easy
I refuse to feel ashamed of my genital herpes diagnosis
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Lena-Zaharah Mohammed - BBC Wales
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A 29-year-old yoga teacher is speaking out about the psychological impact of living with genital herpes to combat the stigma surrounding the diagnosis. Despite rising case numbers in some regions, she emphasizes the importance of awareness and self-acceptance over the shame often associated with the condition.
For almost a year Melys avoided making eye contact, hiding behind dark glasses even when speaking to close friends [Julian Tse] In her early 20s, Melys Edwards rarely left the house without a pair of sunglasses.
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