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bwilli 
Anyway, I'm having trouble sharing my diagnosis. I've only told my husband, adult daughter that lives with us, and my other adult daughter. I still need to tell other family. I don't know if I'll tell anyone else. Is it their business??? I work at home, so co-workers don't see the symptoms. Do they need to know?? And anyone who sees the symptoms....do they need to know?? OK...counter thoughts.....am I wronging the PD community? We're not bad.....why shouldn't I share...I think its a factor of my personal privacy
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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.
SLWLadybug
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.
craftycat