I Just Hated Myself So Much for Getting Chlamydia

[Mabel]

I am a survivor of chlamydia and I'm only 16 I felt so disgusted with myself because I had that STD and I felt like my life was over but now that I don't have it anymore I'm very blessed and I'm not angry about it I mean I was but I'm not anymore. My parents found out with me when I went to the doctors and it was the hardest thing that I could ever hear because I'm only 16 and I just hated myself so much for getting chlamydia but it's a lesson that I will never forget and one more thing you should never hate yourself just embrace who you are, and always stay positive even through the hardest times in life.

[Anthonia]

Glad you're okay now. Stay safe and protected! Thank you for sharing your story.

[Shirley]

I give you so much respect for your story and sharing awareness to thousands of people what can happen if we don't have safe sex. And how we should get tested all the time since we never know just to be safe. I had a scare of an STD but thankfully it came back negative.

[Becky]

STIs are why I don't have sexual relationships with men who are having sex with other women or men. Men often aren't honest about their involvement with others, so if I'm not sure, I just don't go there. I did once when I was younger and got an STI from a guy whose other friend had it and didn't know. The one time I had unprotected sex with him and BAM... I got an STI. Never again.

[Jane]

Chlamydia is one of the most common STI's. I have a horrible story to go along with my experience. I was made to believe everything was my fault. I missed the first day of my senior year in high school and was kind of black balled in my school because of who it was. It's painful to think about everything that happened during that time. I was majorly depressed for a while because of it. Thank God for one good friend who skipped school at the time to be with me & my mom for letting me cry my eyes out & sleep in her room for a few days.

[Damian]

Don't worry time heals and also God, glad you had people to support you! You're very fortunate. God bless you, and hopefully you will grow from that and flourish. I believe in you!

[Jane]

Don't worry time heals and also God, glad you had people to support you! You're very fortunate. God bless you, and hopefully you will grow from that and flourish. I believe in you!

Thank you for your kind words. It was about 7 years ago so I have moved on from it but hearing Shannon tell her story really brought back some painful memories for me. That experience doesn't affect me everyday like it used to but it started a journey of growing, healing, and self-discovery that has made me who I am today. I am very blessed, thank you, & I pray that many blessings come your way too.