At 09:51 AM 12/20/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Parkinson's isn't something to be ashamed of. It's a disease. Would you be
>ashamed if you had cancer or heart disease? It's not like AIDS which is
>frequently transmitted by sexual contact or sharing needles. (Not that I'm
>saying you should be ashamed because you have AIDS, but sometimes people can
>be so judgemental.)
>
>I've always believed in being honest, especially with family, close friends
>and my boss. They and others will notice things if you wait a long time to
>break the news. Their uninformed conclusions (e.g., he/she has a drinking
>problem) may be worse than the truth.
>
>My opinion:Go ahead and tell.
>
>Keith Chancey 46/15 months
>Memphis, TN
> if you have read any of mail you would see i said on my elec cart,hat
igot a sign that says PARKINSON I S NOT FOR SISSIE I AM 74/30
I.Y.Q.
