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<blockquote data-quote="vintageutopia" data-source="post: 862414" data-attributes="member: 167332"><p>No, it wasn't directed at anyone specifically, I was just trying to shed light on why some people may not feel comfortable sharing their diagnosis. In addition to possible guilt for some, others may just be private people and even though they may be close to family and friends, they may choose not to share. I don't think that means they have an issue. Different strokes for different folks.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I can't pinpoint why I haven't shared my diagnosis with my family, except 1) I am still new to this journey and finding my way 2) I don't want my parents and sister to worry, because they will and I would like to allay their worries by showing them how I am managing it 3) When something unexpected or untoward happens, I tend to reach within rather than to others. It's a character flaw, but a true one.</p><p></p><p>As far as people understanding the difference between T1 and T2, I completely agree. We are all in this together.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vintageutopia, post: 862414, member: 167332"] No, it wasn't directed at anyone specifically, I was just trying to shed light on why some people may not feel comfortable sharing their diagnosis. In addition to possible guilt for some, others may just be private people and even though they may be close to family and friends, they may choose not to share. I don't think that means they have an issue. Different strokes for different folks. Personally, I can't pinpoint why I haven't shared my diagnosis with my family, except 1) I am still new to this journey and finding my way 2) I don't want my parents and sister to worry, because they will and I would like to allay their worries by showing them how I am managing it 3) When something unexpected or untoward happens, I tend to reach within rather than to others. It's a character flaw, but a true one. As far as people understanding the difference between T1 and T2, I completely agree. We are all in this together. [/QUOTE]
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