<span style='font-size: 11pt'>Having your two worlds collide(as George Costanza says) is very uncomfortable. I hate it. I appreciate that you want her to also have her privacy for her own treatment. It is very human and kind of you.
I know people talk but for the most part we all have some baggage and yours isn't the worst out there. I'm sure there is understanding among your co workers.
The fact that your son is showing interest outside of wingnut is a good thing. </span>
