[jenidallas]

I had a super mild case at age 2. Two or three pox, that's it.

My mom tried unsuccessfully to get me reinfected over the years.

I got myself reinfected at age 21. End of semester, near finals, and one of four girls in my dorm infected. The university quarantined us - put us on one wing with a dedicated shower and toilet (affectionately labeled with a sign reading "chicken pox potty"). We couldn't go to classes or into the dining hall (they would bring us takeout boxes). It was awful and I have scars from those sores although it was still a very mild case.

I got shingles when I was 31. Horrible horrible flare of them. Lots of pain (some of which still persists). It hurt to touch that side of my body.

I'm about to turn 40. I now get zoster flares whenever I'm under extreme stress (same arm/torso side where my shingles flared).

I wouldn't wish the chicken pox or shingles willingly on anyone. Those parents are crazy!!!