Reclaiming My Black Girl Magik Living and Thriving with HSV2 Written by: Kiera Thomas (@kaytanaewroteit) (Writers Note: The ONE thing I love about my story is the fact that it’s MINE. ONLY I KNOW HOW TO TELL IT. You may not agree with what’s written but don’t disrespect it) Suspects Name: Herpes Simplex Virus 2 aka HSV aka “That SHIT’ aka “The Virus” aka “The H” Herpes Simplex Virus 2 aka HSV2 is said to usually effect your genital areas. Now, I have recently found out that although MY HSV2 is STRICTLY genital, some people have it orally, so that alone shows how complicated this virus really is. Oral Herpes is usually found in or around the mouth, cold sores are the biggest giveaway. Both can be extremely painful, embarrassing and A LOT to handle. BUT I PROMISE YOU, YOU CAN HANDLE IT QUEEN (KING). I was diagnosed with HSV2 when I was twenty three years old. I remember the day vividly, I even remember the night before it happened. That was a terrible night. I’d been u