My sister knows, and is fine with it, though living on opposite end of the country, "support" would probably be a stretch. It's a moot point anyway, as I do not expect it, let alone ask for any. We communicate somewhat regularly. She the only person who does, so that is enough for me.

I told my dad a number of years ago on the phone. He was fine with it. I *think* we may have spoken once after that, but I really don't have much reason to think that has anything to do with the BP. I didn't grow up with him and didn't even contact him till I was 40. Aside from a big trip and 2 visits a decade ago, our contact was sporadic anyway.

And then there's my mother. Never dx'd, though clearly a variety of MIs. BP is as certain as any could be without formal dx (she would never in a million years seek help, so that's the highest degree of certainty possible). Other mental issues and also a hoarder. Aside from a brief call to say I'd divorced and moved states, we've had no contact for well over a decade. I started it as she was nothing but triggering and toxic and I was sick of it. No point in telling her, to say the least(!)

Aside from my mother and sister, I grew up with my grandparents. Such things were NOT discussed (if you think it's hidden now, it's nothing compared to then, especially in a household with a generation previous to that! As in born 1905 and 1911, so you can imagine.) The level of shame was such that it remained a forbidden topic even as adults. They've been dead for 20 years, so they literally took the secrecy to their graves.

I don't have contact with any other family of origin relatives. My ex and my son know. Neither was the least bit surprised with the dx. I do not seek support from either. (They also live a significant distance away.)

Regarding general attitude towards MI, it probably falls along the same lines.

Sorry so long. Though it does also provide a glimpse into why my dx was so long overdue, lol! (Like...25 years! )

BF understands. He's got mental problems too.