Recently, I took a leap forward in my mental health recovery that I’ve deliberated over for a long time. It wasn’t easy; in fact, it took me so long because I’ve been frozen by more than just indecision.
I’ve been terrified of how people would react, or the potential bullying that would ensue (even if that bullying was behind my back).
You see, around the time I decided to go no-contact with my abusive mother, I decided I also wanted to legally change my name.
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