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Roy

I’m just venting to be honest, I’ve had a bit of a rollercoaster week, as many of you know, I was diagnosed this week. 
I’ve only told my mother and sister, both were fine and obviously a few questions.

My wife was phoning her sister tonight, so I said it was fine for my wife to share my diagnosis. I heard a very condescending voice say,” well how does that change anything?”

I now feel totally deflated and angry.

I wonder if anyone else has had negative replies? I do mean wether diagnosed or self identifying.

Parents

  • With one exception everyone I told reacted with utter disinterest. The exception was a cousin, who has always complained that I’ve been too quiet since childhood. She just rejected my diagnosis out of hand.

    I understand the deflation. Telling people some of the biggest news of your life and have them just not care or reject it is very hurtful.

    But we care here. I really am pleased for you. And maybe that’s the thing - the news is for you. It’s how you feel about that really matters.

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  • With one exception everyone I told reacted with utter disinterest. The exception was a cousin, who has always complained that I’ve been too quiet since childhood. She just rejected my diagnosis out of hand.

    I understand the deflation. Telling people some of the biggest news of your life and have them just not care or reject it is very hurtful.

    But we care here. I really am pleased for you. And maybe that’s the thing - the news is for you. It’s how you feel about that really matters.

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