How can you tell if a wall is load bearing?
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This looks like one of the easiest ways to determine if a wall is load bearing. If you have attic access, you should be able take a look up there to make this determination.
Susan E of Pollock Pines, CA has it right.
"...If it were me, I would ask an engineer. Making a mistake would be EXTREMELY expense to fix..."
or ... knock it down and see if the house falls down (not)
Usually a load bearing wall is on the outside of the house, but I agree with a lot of the answers, I would either hire a reliable contractor or an engineer to really determine if you are not comfortable doing it your self. Just don't do anything until you do one of those two things or you may wake some morning with your house down all around you.