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Getting used to my gender-neutral name?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by crystalgem, Apr 19, 2015.

  1. crystalgem

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    I decided to go by Kaden instead of my birthname. I love Kaden. I just announced to my friends online (followers) that I want to go by Kaden now. But how do I get used to it? I never want to regret this and have to change back and take everything back.
     
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    Well if you are really sure this is the name you want, you'll get used to it pretty soon,i changed my name a short time a go and i already am getting used to it.
    Just use it a lot and it will get normal.
    Btw i like the name Kayden,if my daughter was born a boy she would have been named Kayden,but it is a neutral name tough,just like mine (Dominique)
    Just give it time and start using it ,it made me feel good to use my new name wich helped a lot too..
     
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    Thank you, this really helped a lot :slight_smile:
     
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    It's a time process. I know I got weirded out hearing people call me AJ outside the internet early on, but you'll get used to it over time.
     
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    Thanks! However unfortunately I had to tell my followers that I changed my mind. I have various mental disorders and also experience dissociation, so suddenly having a different name on that site got to me. But I'll keep going by Kaden here, and the other sites where I already go by Kaden. Who knows, eventually I might be able to commit fully :slight_smile: