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Hi Kees, I have been reflecting on Natasja's "Wall" and wondered if I had been subconsciously erecting walls, as well. I don't believe I have been. I noticed that all of the people who responded to your posting were men (at least, I think so) and I wondered if men, by conditioning or predisposition, are more likely to build protective walls than are women. I know that when I was diagnosed with PD, my husband's first response was, "Don't tell anyone." His reasoning was that my handicap was not as yet noticeable, so I should protect myself from other people's questions, possible pity, etc. by keeping quiet. My response was that I didn't want to build walls between myself and my friends and relatives. I didn't want people wondering what was wrong with me, if they saw a tremor or slowness of movement. I didn't want them to be afraid that I would be upset if they asked about it. Perhaps women are, by nature, more interested in breaking down walls and are more open than men. (I realize that this is a generalization and certainly not true in every case.) I think Natasja showed wonderful insight and creativity in her report. As a former teacher, I would like to say that she deserves an "A". Mary Sheehan