I used to not correct people when they got my name wrong. I've stopped trying to make it easier on other people

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has gone my many different versions of her name.
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Even my Dominican parents found my name complicated and call me by a nickname.
Starting a new school year gave me anxiety because I knew I'd have to introduce myself.
A teacher made me speak up when people…

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