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We all struggle at some point whether it be with mental illness or physical health problems. This is just a sad fact of life but the good news is that we are stronger than what is in front of us. Sure our health problems may never go away but don't let that discourage you from reaching your goals and dreams. You are just as special as anyone else and just as capable even if you have limitations. There is something that makes each of us unique.

If you're struggling with negative or anxious thoughts like I am then take a breath and acknowledge it. The more you acknowledge it the less power it seems to have over you. Sometimes our thoughts are misleading …. They can only be guided by emotion. This is okay so long as we are willing to work with it. Struggling does not make you less than, it makes you human!

We are all on this journey of life together and our struggles possess the ability to teach us things. Some lessons are hard to face while others come quite easily.

The point is, you are stronger and more capable than you give yourself credit for. I sometimes downplay my accomplishments but I shouldn't. Neither should you. If you got out of bed today-good. If you ate-good. If you went to work-good. Every little accomplishment deserves attention no matter how small. By celebrating our victories we validate ourselves and we deserve that. Our feelings and situations are valid even if others don't think so.

What I am saying is: YOU GOT THIS! Whatever life throws at you is not impossible to deal with. So go out there and shine like the brilliant person you are because that's what the world needs, more people like you. I believe in you…and yes I believe in myself…most of the time, but reading this post really invigorated and empowered me.

As always please stay safe and reach out for help if you need to.

~Amcron
@stillsearching1994

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Herpes Cure Advocacy (HCA) is a non-profit advocacy organization with the goal of cure, treatment, and prevention for HSV types 1 and 2. The field of herpes has gained momentum in recent years through the efforts of HCA, including an addendum to the US Department of Health and Human Services 2020 Strategic Plan for STIs that will outline a national strategy to cure, treat, and prevent HSV for the first time.

In November 2022, NIH/CDC held a joint workshop on genital herpes - the first federal meeting for HSV in decades.

In collaboration with our partners at Treatment Action Group (TAG) and AVAC, our mission is aligned to address both HSV and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Given the syndemic nature of HSV and HIV, the development of a vaccine for HSV can prevent transmission and reduce the global burden of both HSV and HIV/AIDS.

As of now, Tuberculosis, MonkeyPox, and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been designated as diseases relating to HIV, and while also incredibly important, their link to HIV acquisition is not comparable to HSV. Research by Dr. Larry Corey and colleagues indicated that genital herpes infection is associated with a 2 to 4-fold risk of HIV acquisition and that 30% of new HIV cases are directly attributable to new HSV infection.

Currently, there are at least four HSV vaccines in clinical development: a prophylactic vaccine being developed in Harvey Friedman’s laboratory in partnership with BioNTech (BNT163); a therapeutic vaccine by GSK; the live-attenuated product from Rational Vaccines; and a product from the laboratory of Betsy Herold.

Prioritizing HSV vaccine development can help reduce the global health burden of both HSV and HIV infections.

Advocates - stand up for yourself! It is time - we can be silent no more.

Genital herpes is driving the HIV epidemic - with nearly 30% of new HIV cases directly attributable to herpes. Yet - little is being done to cure treat or prevent herpes globally.

Herpes Cure Advocacy (HCA) is a non-profit advocacy organization with the goal of cure, treatment, and prevention for HSV types 1 and 2. The field of herpes has gained momentum in recent years through the efforts of HCA, including an addendum to the US Department of Health and Human Services 2020 Strategic Plan for STIs that will outline a national strategy to cure, treat, and prevent HSV for the first time.

In November 2022, NIH/CDC held a joint workshop on genital herpes - the first federal meeting for HSV in decades.

In collaboration with our partners at Treatment Action Group (TAG) and AVAC, our mission is aligned to address both HSV and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Given the syndemic nature of HSV and HIV, the development of a vaccine for HSV can prevent transmission and reduce the global burden of both HSV and HIV/AIDS.

As of now, Tuberculosis, MonkeyPox, and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been designated as diseases relating to HIV, and while also incredibly important, their link to HIV acquisition is not comparable to HSV. Research by Dr. Larry Corey and colleagues indicated that genital herpes infection is associated with a 2 to 4-fold risk of HIV acquisition and that 30% of new HIV cases are directly attributable to new HSV infection.

We invite all advocates to be #Silentnomore Join us!