Addressed by my chosen name

[Farm Boy]

I'm not really sure where to post this, but I'm excited about it so here it goes:

When I first met with my therapist she asked me if I was considering any names.  I told her the one I'd been thinking about, but I continued to go by my girl name.  But today when she called me to confirm my next appointment she started out by saying "Hello [Male name] this is Dr. [Lastname]..."  And it felt awesome.  Like, I had this big dumb grin on my face that I had to pass off as being excited for dinner because it wouldn't go away.  lol

So, what was it like for you the first time someone used your chosen name?

[Elijah3291]

the first time in particular that my name had been used was by my brothers very pro LGBT girlfriend.  she kept calling me Elijah, he, and brother.

it was fantastic, a little strange to get used to, it was so new, but it was very nice.

and congrats on your therapist doing that

[Farm Boy]

Thanks!  It was really exciting.  It caught me off guard, but it felt really good.

[Lewis]

I got my name changed legally at the end of July, and I came out at work at the same time. Being called Lewis by all my colleagues is just fantastic.  I noticed the other day that one of my colleagues has a post-it note on his computer reminding him "[Old name] = LEWIS!" Just so he doesn't forget.

Now if I can just get my husband to remember. *rolls eyes*

[Lex]

@Farm Boy, congrats! I bet it's a great feeling =]

I'm on the search to find a name that fits me, but I've been going by Alex or Lex for awhile. Most people don't use my birth name anymore, because the transition between Alexa and Lex/Alex isn't too hard. I'd more prefer people to get the pronouns right, lol. As far as finding a new name, I'm thinking about trying out Aven.. and I know that I want my middle name to be Micah.

[Farm Boy]

Lewis- Ha, the sticky note thing is great!  It's nice to have people make an effort.

Lex- It was!  And my name just came sorta naturally to me, as it's a form of my given name.  Haven't found a middle name yet, though.