Alexandra Harbushka’s life was sent into upheaval when she received a call from her doctor diagnosing her with herpes. Shaking, feeling like her life - her goals, happiness, and desires - had all just gone up in smoke, she was left scared shitless and with a new mission, to share her story with people just like her and to let them know that their feelings are normal, natural, and that they are not victims. With that mission in mind, she founded Life With Herpes, an online community consisting of a podcast, a website, Youtube channel, wellness products to support the skin condition and an online community that provides support, all dedicated to shattering the stigma of living with herpes.  In this episode, we cover: - how Alexandra overcame her "Eeyore phase" after diagnosis - myths and stigmas around herpes and other STIs - how sharing her story supported her instead of shaming her - finding community & a relationship with a stigmatized disease ... and more! You can connect with her over on Instagram @lifewithherpes Learn more about Alexandra's work on her website: lifewithherpes.com and download her A-Z Guide about Living with Herpes at outbreakremedies.com You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.