Privacy Concerns on the internet?!? Bah!

I want to thank everyone who has helped our family at this time, from donating money, to allowing me to complain (like a madwoman), to lending your support, and helping coordinate means for us to make the most of his potential. I hope the smile on Emmett's face, and his proud words "I did it!" can be enough retribution at this time. I love you all.

That being said, there was a time in my life when I truly believed that I had no-one. May it be from ignorance, or fear of letting people in, whatever it was it was hard to trust (and I still have a hard time believing) that those around me were being honest with me and forth-coming. Sometimes, I still have that same fear, but this is not because of me, but I fear that those who are friendly and nice to me, are just doing so because they feel sorry for my son. I do not know when I became so cynical towards people, and I am sincerely trying to change that point of view. But where do we draw the line? I am so proud of my boys, especially of Emmett and all of his accomplishments. I think this applies more so to the infamous "Facebook Friend". People will try to add me just so they can look at pictures of Emmett (they have NEVER spoken to me, or have a friendship with me, nor does he know them). Am I supposed to share everything? It is a double-edged sword, especially when you are looking for funding assistance from people you do not know. This is why I made the Exceeding Limitations page on Facebook, for people who were curious about Emmett, so see for themselves. I am more than forthcoming to those who ask questions to me in public. But I believe our family still deserves some sort of privacy. Anyone who reads this....what is your take?