My son shows definate signs of MI issues like his mother. I don't talk to people about it because I blame myself. Had he not grown up with me he would no doubt have faired better. Stigma or no stigma, my selfishness, my pride prevents me from being open about his issues. Sure, his privacy comes into play but if I am honest with myself I don't want people to know the depth of harm I have caused my son so I don't talk about it. My son manages his symptoms much better than I do. Maybe because he has watched me fail he has learned how to succeed. Who knows. Either way, he is better off without the labels and the stigma.