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Well bwilli, this is certainly a big day indeed. I'm so glad to hear it went well. My husband who was diagnosed a few months ago only recently accepted it himself and has just shared the news with his siblings. As with your kids, they were super. In the overall scheme of things I believe it has helped him immensely with his own private struggle and, as you say, enabled him to get back to living his normal pre-PD dx life. I get so sad when I read posts from others here saying their families are resentful or non-sympathetic.

I have a feeling you'll sleep much better tonight. Best of luck to you bwilli. Thanks for sharing.

Me again... I think you need to do what's right for you. Some people I know, know that I have it. These are closer friends and family. For one reason, they 'see' it, so this way they don't have to wonder "Do I make you nervous?", as was asked by a neighbor. Other friends don't know. There's no point. If I ever felt a need to share I would, but for now, it doesn't matter. My opinion: Do what's right for you. Maybe just a few knowing for now is what's right and later you may want to tell others. Have a great evening.

Oh Goodness! I had the same problem about telling people about my DX. My husband and I have not told his family, yet. They live in different states, anyway, and we aren't that close. But, I learned to readily acknowledge to everyone else that I have Parkinsons, whenever someone sees me stumbling around, or stuttering, or trembling, etc. By doing this, they don't have to wonder what's wrong with me and I do want people to know about Parkinsons. The more that people can actually see the results of it in a person's life, perhaps the more people will get involved in the fight for a cure. It's all personal, but that's how I feel. My best to you.

Yes!!!!!!!!!! It is indeed frustrating. It's like you're brain is going a mile a minute and your fingers have decided to pull off at the rest stop!!!