Herpes + Stigma Support Group
Presence-Led Healing for People Navigating Herpes and More

Living with herpes can feel like carrying a weight no one else understands. But stigma doesn’t end at a diagnosis. Many of us live at the intersections—herpes and depression. Herpes and queerness. Herpes and being a man, a caregiver, a person of color, neurodivergent, nonmonogamous, or simply someone who doesn’t fit what the world expects.

This monthly support group centers herpes—but expands beyond it. We’re not here to exclusively talk about herpes. We’re here to unpack the deeper identity stigma that often gets ignored, even in herpes-only spaces.

If you’ve known me for a while, you know SPFPP has been minimizing herpes stigma since 2017. What I’ve learned over the years is that the healing comes from being seen—not just for our diagnosis, but for our whole selves. This space is built on just that. I’m stretching comfort zones to make this a space for all our stigmatized siblings—not just herpes-positive people—because that’s what healing requires. If this doesn’t resonate, I can gladly point you to more herpes-exclusive resources.

What This Group Offers

  • A presence-led space to be witnessed without judgment or performance

  • Opportunities to share, listen, journal, or just be—cameras can stay off

  • Light yoga, meditation, or reflection depending on the group’s energy

  • Community that sees herpes stigma as one layer of many worth unpacking

  • Inclusive language and intentional care for identity across intersections

What This Group Is Not

  • Therapy

  • Exclusively herpes-focused

  • A place to “fix” yourself

  • A place to trauma bond (we are trauma guided to this space but all bonds here are built on healing baby!)

When & Where
We meet the first Monday of every month at 7:30pm Central Time on Zoom. Come as you are.

Donations Welcome, Not Required
This space is donation-based and held by me, Courtney Brame, certified yoga teacher, Yoga Therapist (in training with a 2026 completion date) and founder of SPFPP. Your support helps sustain this space, but everyone is welcome—donation or not.

If you’re not comfortable with this level of inclusion, I respect that. I’m happy to refer you to other spaces that are focused exclusively on herpes support.

Important Disclaimer
I am not a licensed mental health professional. This group is not a substitute for therapy or crisis support. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 or contact a mental health professional right away.

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