Search Results: change your first name

For instance: my first name is Joanne, but I really do not like it being used like this, (most of the time) for many reasons. Mainly due to my mum/parents, and it being a trigger and a trauma response. Hence why I prefer Jo.

I've heard this from many people before.

Does it evoke a sense of dread for you? Or do you feel calm/nothing?

What do you feel, when your name is said?

Does it depend on tone of voice and/or who's saying it and why?

What feelings, if any, come up, when you hear it?

Why do you like/not like hearing it/in that way?

Have you done anything to try and change how you feel about it etc?

Have you changed your name? Do you prefer to use a nickname? If so, why?

Anything else you want to add, please do xx