I hear ya! This year I made a conscious decision not to "hide it" anymore. However, it has taken 8 years to get to that point and I have learned not to let "those people" get to me. I also got fed up with others bragging about their children's athletic abilities or other talents that I made a decision not to hide my own child's talents. While I don't brag about it, it's not a secret. Also, as I navigate the special issues of having a GT child, I have learned who my true friends are as they are the ones who take the time to listen and offer support. Because of that I have been able to meet and get to know other kids & parents in a similar situation as my own.