Interesting topic,
Lacey_Moderator ,
My journey/diagnosis was recent and very unexpected.
I decided to tell only a couple of close friends and those on a "need to know" basis. The most difficult person to tell was my Dad, whom I have been a full-time caregiver for the last six years. We lost my Mom to cancer, suddenly, just prior to my becoming my Dad's caregiver.
I decided that I wasn't going to share this with acquaintances, neighbors and people that are not regularly involved in my/our life/lives. I feel that the best support and encouragement will come from the individuals that I have shared with, and the medical team that is caring for me. I really don't want any unsolicited "advice" or to be regaled with other people's experiences, as this is *my* experience and reality, that is unique to me.
This site seems to be a good place to share experiences and such. COVID-19 has certainly changed the way we are able to communicate with others, I might have approached this differently if we were in different times.
Right now, for me, keeping it close seems to be the best solution. As my treatments are about to begin, I don't know how "visible" my illness will become, at which point I may have to rethink whom to disclose this information to.
I don't know if my current approach is the "right" thing to do, but this is what I am comfortable with at this juncture.
I wish everyone well,
mo