u/Dangerous_Zebra_543

I’ve reached a point where I’m considering cutting my siblings out of my life. In the conversation I had with my sister tonight, she says that I should look at myself since I take issue with all of them and get therapy. I’ve been in therapy the last five years and have revisited this question often. I’m at the point where I want to remove engagement and access. Have any of you regretted it? I’m 43 with two boys, and they don’t show up as family for me or them very much at all anymore.

And suburbs. What’s the deal with that?

Please forgive my ignorance here. I have had OHSV1 for as long as I can remember and only began to take antivirals about 5 years ago due to weaken immune system that increased outbreaks. I take them when I feel the onset of an outbreak, but haven’t had an outbreak since I removed my gallbladder a couple years ago (which was what destroyed my immune system).

I’m dating and met someone with GHSV2 who I think is great. I’m wondering if the onset of GHSV2 feels similar to OHSV1 with the tingling and blisters before, and how contagious GHSV2 is while someone is taking antivirals and avoiding sex during an outbreak. Also, can GHSV2 become OHSV2 in the same person or does the virus show in just one area mainly?

I met someone a couple months ago, and we get along really well. I actually like this person a lot, like as a person and a potential partner. They recently told me that they have HSV2, assured me that they are religious about taking their antivirals, and haven’t had an outbreak in years. There’s obviously risk involved of 1) it being passed on, and 2) of the relationship not working out and me walking away with HSV2.

I feel torn between being mentally, emotionally and physically attracted to this person and also wanting to keep myself safe.

My 15 year old son loves music. He’s limited verbal so music is one way that he communicates with us. I love watching him explore difference genres, and recently I noticed that he likes to rewind and replay then choose other songs that blend into the first. I thought it might be a stim, but he does it with other songs and beats too.

So, I’m wondering what kind of starter equipment can I get him to help him explore more. Any recommendations would be helpful.