By Anonymous - 13/07/2016 15:21 - United States - Dunkirk

Today, thanks to puberty, I have an acne rash around my mouth. Rumors are already flying around school saying I have herpes. FML
I agree, your life sucks 13 700
You deserved it 944

Same thing different taste

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superapple 23

Don't worry. It'll get better. Also, the herpes you get on your face isn't the same virus as the one you get down there - so no worries!

Children can be cruel... Keep your head up OP! I'm sure everything will clear up with them, and your mouth in no time!

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Oral herpes has such a stigma holy crap. Almost everyone in the world has it! So sorry op.

Truth! Most people carry the virus, it's just not active.

ChiefKoala 30

Eat em. They can't talk shit if they are shit. (Don't really eat them OP, but beat some ass or threaten to kiss them if they don't shut up).

As shitty as it is to hear. Start getting used to people making assumptions and rumors about you. It only gets worse when you leave high school. The important thing to remember is **** them and hold your head high. It only matters if you let it matter.

Don't worry about it. When I was in high school, I had eczema all over my face and people did the same thing. People are assholes but just let it go and it'll fade away. It took a long time for me to learn that one.

Bro you're ******* changing from a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly!

People spreading rumors have nothing else to do with their lives. Don't worry they'll move on within a few days and no one will even remember. Just remember during puberty sometimes watching what you eat can cause it too, a good face wash is your best friend :) good luck OP!

cut back significantly on the fat content in your diet. Including meats.

Talk to teachers to let them know and get some support for yourself. Remembr, if you act confident (e.g. shoulders back, chest out, feet shoulder width apart, loud voice and smiling) no can tell if you are actually wanting to curl up or shy away. Rumours are horrible OP, I hope you get some help to deal with it and that people spreading it will stop. Stay strong.

dragoongirl90 34

People are evil. I'm sorry you're going through that. Try to take solace in knowing that it's not herpes. But I know that doesn't really help.

just headbutt the next person who says something and spit in their face and say enjoy the herpes.