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Scenario

When your old name represents trauma

I legally changed my name to escape an abusive past, but old friends keep using my old name on social media and it feels like they're dragging me back.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The persistence of former identity markers can retraumatize those seeking to rebuild themselves through intentional renaming.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Name and identity across cultures?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.