"I kinda see both TC and Xena's points of view. This isn't smth I want on my medical record, or to be broadcast far and wide among family and friends. But I probably will start telling close friends who I trust and start being more honest w them about who I really am, because I can see the benefits in that too. "
From experience with involving my family about my stalking issues, it didn't do much for me. If anything it's made me conscious of my behaviors around them and wonder if they'll tie it to stalking. Then again, my family hasn't shown itself to be the most supportive. I've told them about the issues months ago and there's been no questions, talks or references to it.
Asides me being a little wary, nothing has changed. Coming out with my issues here did more for me than that, having at least someone know works, especially when you can confidently talk about it around them like I can here. I honestly wish I hadn't told them, then again im the type that takes pride in that sort of thing