When we learned about David Bowie's death, we also learned that his family kept his diagnosis and illness private. Very few knew he was ill and dying.

While we're not in the public eye, we also navigate how much to tell about our caree's diagnosis and decline.

I wonder: How do you decide what to tell? How did you disclose your caree's diagnosis to close family members and to friends and to co-workers?

In our comments section, below, tell us how much you share, how you decide when and what to share, and your experiences when you've disclosed details about your caree's diagnosis and declines.