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It is different for everybody, as everyone has their particular reasons for telling and for not telling. I, for example, when unemployed, looking for work, do not put the fact I have Parkinsons on my resume as Parkinsons does not affect any of my work abilities. Is this being dishonest? It is my choice, and my choice is to work, thanks. I am sure that many others can give many other reasons for not telling, depending on their circumstances. don wrote: > 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.