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[screwedxlove]

hey guys, has anyone had any problems coming out and telling your family and friends your 'new' name? when i came out at 14 i go by Shane cuz it seems closer to my real name, but apparently, my friends are so used to my real name they dont call me Shane. Now i go by Aiden cuz apparently, someone has a name Shane too in my school. How do you tell

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[austinthecowboy]

Something else to think about: College is a great time for a fresh start. Explain to your friends why being called by the right name is important to you; but if they don't get on board, you will have lots of opportunities to make new friends in college. Your new friends/colleagues don't have to know your old name, and maybe if your friends hear other people calling you Aiden, they will get the hint.