I disclosed my status as soon as I found out. Most of my family are on a need to know basis. The ones that do know are my support. We usually don't even talk about it unless I'm going to the doctors and my mom ask, which one. Other than that it's not mentioned. I'm guessing because I have never had complications. I which I really thank God for.

Immediately after I found out. My parents made me promise to let them know. Very few others know. Unless there is need, I shan't tell anyone else.

The day I was diagnosed .

I didn't bother to tell my family since I was estranged from them. I never disowned them; but, I knew they wouldn't give a rat's sphincter, so why waste my energy. I am great, worked for 57 years and retired first weekend in September, Going to start using and enjoying my airline crew flight benefits.

At the time I told my son and wife of 25 years. My wife was angry but supportive. She is a queen by Gods grace. We are still married. We pressed thru this tragedy. I fucked up. But I told her. It was the most difficult conversation I'd ever had. I will remember it until I die. O my God!

The grace of God brought me thru