My ex-husband's family still introduces me by his last name even though we've been divorced for two years, and it feels like they're erasing my independence.
More people experience this than they realize.
The persistence of relational identity markers can undermine attempts to reclaim individual selfhood after major life transitions.
“Where Are You with Name and identity across cultures?”
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.