What a fabulous post!! And it's true. I don't try to hide mine anymore, fortunately I only have a few a day (unless it's around Christmas time!) I realized one day several years ago that I have never lost any of my friends who have seen me tic so why was I working so hard to hide them. Thus, I no longer try to hold them in and so far it has not been an issue for anyone. A few people have asked questions...which just gives me the opportunity to educate!