Herpes support group

Find Connection, Strength, and Support—Every Monday Night

Living with herpes can feel confusing and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our Something Positive for Positive People support groups provide a safe and uplifting space for you to connect with others who truly understand. Every Monday, we gather virtually to share experiences, offer encouragement, and provide tools for overcoming the stigma that often feels more complicated to overcome than the diagnosis itself. The first and third Mondays are open to everyone, while the second and fourth are men-only, ensuring you’ll always have a space where you belong. Registration and a small donation (as little as $1) are required—because every contribution helps us continue building this community of strength, understanding, and hope.

What This Group Offers

• A presence-based space to be seen and heard without judgment

• Support for dealing with the negative limitations of stigma

• Opportunities to share, reflect, journal, or just listen with your camera off

• Guided prompts, light yoga, or breathwork—depending on the group’s energy

• Language and facilitation that centers inclusion, safety, and identity validation

What This Group Is Not

• Therapy or a crisis support group

• A place to trauma bond

• A place to perform, prove, or mask who you are

Why This Space Exists

This group exists to remind people that herpes is not a measure of worth. While herpes is a harmless skin condition, the stigma attached to its label as an STI can leave many feeling unlovable, ashamed, or isolated. Not everyone contracts herpes through sexual contact—and even when they do, it should never define their value. During our support calls, we discuss openly what a diagnosis means in terms of its physical, mental, and emotional implications. Together, we explore healthy ways to date and disclose without shame, while reconnecting with our true selves. At its heart, this group is about overcoming stigma, building confidence, and embracing life with positivity and self-acceptance. 

Important Disclaimer: This group is hosted by Courtney Brame, founder of SPFPP, certified yoga teacher, and Yoga Therapist in training (completion 2026). Brame is not a licensed mental health professional, and this space is not a substitute for therapy. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in immediate danger, please call 911 or contact a licensed mental health professional.