Back to my name

By gosha

Category: SocietyIdentity

Tags: Identity · Self Improvement · Therapy

What’s in a name? My move from Gueorgui back to Gosha tells a Russian immigrant story in France, the passport versus childhood nickname split, and years of grieving and therapy. I explain why I changed my online name in 2022, how reclaiming Gosha healed me, and why support for Ukraine matters.

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Rolly's Take

For those who have danced between identities, feeling the weight of names that don't hold their truth. A journey of rediscovery unfolds, where the echoes of childhood collide with the yearning for authenticity — a tender exploration of belonging and the courage to reclaim one's narrative.