I am just curious about how you feel about having a different name for your female expression.
- Do you really like having a typical female name when you are dressed and preferred to be addressed as that?
- Do you have one only because it makes communication more comfortable (your name matches your presentation) with others?
- Would you consider or do you ever use your birth name when fully dressed and meet someone new?
- Do you use a female name to protect your privacy?
I adopted Sonya as my second name, I do like the name but I am not very comfortable using it all the time. When I am out at friendly GLBTIQ venues, I am somewhat comfortable using Sonya. Recently I went to a party where there were a mixed crowd and I really struggled using Sonya (I was fully dressed), I felt like I was lying and I am sure people could sense my uneasiness and I am sure that makes people reluctant to strike a conversation with me. I think I would much rather use my birth name but that could also be not too comfortable for people to understand, so I am little bit lost here!! Also my birth name is very rare (maybe 1 in 100 million! or more) and I am not really ready for everyone to know about my crossdressing. I am wondering if anyone other than me feels this way?