The article recounts an individual's struggle with her name, Lee Kelly, which was a mix of her family's tradition and personal identity. Named after her grandfather, she faced confusion as people often switched her names. Despite the frustration, she adapted, responding to both Kelly and Lee. When engaged, she was set on adopting her fiancé's surname, feeling no conflict about letting go of her familial name. This highlights the intricate relationship between names, identity, and societal norms surrounding them.
"I used to joke that I had two last names and two first names because people used my two names interchangeably."
"Carrying his name was an honor and a pain in my daily life. And I couldn't use my middle name to help bail me out."
"It got to the point that I responded to 'Kelly' just as readily as I responded to 'Lee.'"
"I was 100% ready to take his name. I had no qualms about shedding my family identity."
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