thank you wovengalaxy. i am sorry you also wish you could tell your story more. maybe one day people will become more understanding. it sure would be great to be able to be fully understood and to not have to hide anything, and to not be judged. till then, i have learned to be more cautious about disclosure. and i think you are correct, we don't have to disclose anything at work unless it was a criminal incident i believe. the sup was just trying to get to know me better as she liked my work. she was okay with me not explaining more. main thing is i get the job done i suppose. anyways, wishing you well.