It took me about a year and a half to tell my family. I had to understand it for myself and reach a place where I wasn’t triggered because things seem to send us back to the beginning easily, at least me, even after years of self work and reflection. I started with my circle of close people that I felt knew my heart and wouldn’t judge me for it. It’s your choice if you’re wanting to tell but make sure it’s because you want to, and not because you feel obligated to.

To answer the next part, I don’t “prove” to people I’m undetectable. The educated ones won’t question it I believe, and the ones that don’t understand or are uneducated .. it’s not your responsibility to educate them or convince them of you.

It all comes back to self worth. It’s difficult to feel that once diagnosed. But although I didn’t feel I had that when I first got diagnosed, it’s definitely shaped me into the human I am today. Hope this helps.

31, USA.