So . . . I’ve got some news. (1/2)
So, I’ve never really been a fan of my given name. and due to both life events these last few months and honestly lots of good work with my therapist, I have decided that I’m going to go through the process of legally changing my name. For not just my own peace and to cut ties with some not so nice stuff, but to just not have to be reminded of all the negative associations my given name had and actually like the sound of hearing my own name spoken for once.
(2/2)
Change is often scary, and this is definitely a big change lol, but this is what I want and what I feel I need next. You know, some of the stuff I’ve been through has in the past made it hard to really like myself just for who I am, and looking back I have made so much progress this last year and a half-ish. And like I totally have a lot of stuff I still have to work through, but I am finally at the point where I can look into the mirror and really see me for who I am and actually smile. And I want to feel that way out and about and around other people. To not just like and be more confident in who I am, but to have that sense of joy and peace around all aspects of myself and my identity.
Anyhow, that was a very longwinded way of saying “Hi! I’m going by Andrew now” lol.
Andrew 🤍