Thank you for this Mukta! I love that your name means “pearl”. Pearls are symbols that beauty can come from irritation.
My birth name “Friederike” was changed when I was a child and immigrated here from the Netherlands. I am called “Didi”. I felt ashamed as a child and wanted a name that was recognisable to Americans.
I will not apologize for my name either! Thank you for this writing!
Thank you for this Mukta! I love that your name means “pearl”. Pearls are symbols that beauty can come from irritation.
My birth name “Friederike” was changed when I was a child and immigrated here from the Netherlands. I am called “Didi”. I felt ashamed as a child and wanted a name that was recognisable to Americans.
I will not apologize for my name either! Thank you for this writing!
Warmly, Didi/Friederike
didirowland.com
Friederike, Thank you for your authentic reflection and kind words! Would love to learn the story of your name!
Thanks for accepting me!