I am a 30 year old mom of an 11 year old boy. I have been diagnosed with HD for 8 years with the pre stage symptoms like forgetting, anxiety etc. I am experiencing some things now. I also just got disability so I dont have to work anymore. I am so happy to get more family time. Things happen for a reason. I can handle them with stride!! I feel this way because it seemed growing up that people were so negative about HD. People from our town would say aweful things about my family. But again no one knew what was going on either. Everything seemed like it was a secret. I saw what that did to my mom and my family. I decided then that if this happened to me it was going to be different. So that is where I am at now. My mom passed away in 2004, 42 years young. I decided to get tested that same year. Thinking that I had it helped me when I got the results 9 yrs ago. But my boyfriend at the time was shocked. But he never wanted me to act like I have it, but I did. So eventually we broke up because HD is a big part of my life. Obviously!! I told everyone in my family, my friends, anyone that I thought should know. No secrets. I still make myself be as positive as I can be. Being sad doesn't help my son, my dad, my sis, or friends. It also doesn't help me to be sad 24-7. My aunt passed away August 31 2010 she was 42 just like my mom. Its sad that all good ones are being taken away from us but they never have to suffer again. I also worry for my son, my sister and my brother since they have chosen not to be tested. I did just get married a year ago. He is my angel. He helps me so much and is understanding about my HD. I hope there is that person out there for everyone!! Be true to your self! Peace out :)