SPFPP Episode 172: Freedom from Religious Restraints

At age 24, Ebony was diagnosed with genital herpes after her third relationship. Having grown up in a religious household, sheltered where authority went unchallenged in the name of the almighty, our guest gives us perspective on what it means to challenge your beliefs with behaviors in reality. You hear a lot of shame worked through in this one, and how she found healing through the herpes support groups.

We gotta go bullet point style for this one! Diagnosed at age 24 with genital HSV, Ebony shares her experiences leading up to her diagnosis from her home life to intimate relationships. In this episode we talk: - Mental health in the Black home

- Religion's value in the Black home vs mental health

- Shame of sexuality leading to overt abusive behavior

- How healing through the herpes community can occur

- How repressed sexuality can lead to abusive behavior

Check this one out and let me know what you think!