Who to Tell? (part 2)
In an earlier entry, Who to Tell?, I mentioned that I don't advertise my MS. I also said I ask the question, "Who needs to know?" when determining who to tell.
When creating this site, I decided it would be worth revealing my disease so that I could help support others with MS, particularly the newly diagnosed. I am hoping that, by sharing my own experiences, it provides some knowledge and hope for others.
I still think the "Who needs to know?" question applies. I just decided that, after eight years, I don't care who knows anymore.
Comments
Sometimes, it's a relief to have it out there. No more hiding. It is a part of you after all. For the most part, most of my employers/co-workers did not treat me any worse for knowing about it and learned that a person with MS is more than just Wheel Chair fodder.
Posted by: mdmhvonpa | October 25, 2006 01:33 PM
I hid my MS for 5 years (was diagnosed in 2002 when I was 21) from everyone. Only my closest family & boyfriend knew. Recently, however, I was hospitalised unexpectedly for a week to get cortisone treatment. Now everyone knew. I was surprised to see how 'good' my friends and co-workers took it. I now have the greatest 'support system' in them and they know what it's about when I can't dance or walk far ends with them. It surely helps!
Posted by: Janels | June 7, 2007 12:19 PM