One Year Since Legally Becoming Francis

One year ago today I legally changed my name by deed poll.

Choosing my new name wasn't difficult for me.

Frances was originally my middle name, after my grandmother, so all I had to do was switch the E to an I.

Alastair is after my mum, Alice.

I did consider changing my surname to either my Mum's maiden name or current name, but then my initials would be FAT or FAP.

So I became FAB, because hey *hair flick*

To get my deed poll done I had to have a witness, so I chose my good friend and work supervisor, Kat, who had been a constant optimistic, supportive shoulder to lean on. So, on the 22nd of July 2015, we went to the Drawing Room in Chesham and signed all twenty-two copies whilst enjoying peppermint and gunpowder green tea.

Today, to celebrate, I met up with Kat for lunch and a catch up.

Also, just in addition, I will never talk about my dead name or reveal it to people who don't know. It is no longer my name and being called it or reminded of it makes me incredibly uncomfortable. I think it's the only thing I will not talk openly about.

Changing my name is the best thing I have ever done for myself.

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