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Legally Speaking
Mar. 23rd, 2024 02:46 pmI anticipated that I might do this later in my transition, but now that I'm trying my new name out, it feels like the right time to do so. Ladies, gentlemen, and others, I am going to begin the process of changing my name and gender marker legally, starting next week. I came to this conclusion after having tried out my new name. Already, it feels very natural and fitting to hear my new name. As for my old name, it feels like my response to that name is already beginning to fade... I think I'm ready to make it official with my new name, so I'll be changing it on all legal and business documents as soon as I can.
Truthfully, from the outside this might seem like a rushed decision, but I feel at peace within myself with this decision. Besides, I graduate from my Master's program fairly soon (4 1/2 months will fly by quickly) so I want to be sure that my diploma reflects the change in my name. Once I get my name fully and officially changed, only then will I allow myself the potential to tell less accepting family members... I'd rather I didn't, truthfully, because they didn't even deserve me when I was still going by my old name. Names are very sacred things to me, so I feel it only fitting to tell those who truly deserve to know and say it.
I already told my dad and supportive friends/family about this, though, and I can proudly say that I will also be changing my middle name to my dad's middle name so that we can both be matching. I love my dad very much, and this way, I'll be able to always have a part of him with me.
Truthfully, from the outside this might seem like a rushed decision, but I feel at peace within myself with this decision. Besides, I graduate from my Master's program fairly soon (4 1/2 months will fly by quickly) so I want to be sure that my diploma reflects the change in my name. Once I get my name fully and officially changed, only then will I allow myself the potential to tell less accepting family members... I'd rather I didn't, truthfully, because they didn't even deserve me when I was still going by my old name. Names are very sacred things to me, so I feel it only fitting to tell those who truly deserve to know and say it.
I already told my dad and supportive friends/family about this, though, and I can proudly say that I will also be changing my middle name to my dad's middle name so that we can both be matching. I love my dad very much, and this way, I'll be able to always have a part of him with me.
