#namechangeday

[quickchangeartist]

Today was my ninth birthday, despite being nearly 30. Nine years ago, my name change was made legal and official. I hadn't realized, but Mum had, and made me this. I love her so much. . . . . . . . . . . . #namechangeday #transbirthday #bearded8yearold #angeldelight #happybirthdaytome https://www.instagram.com/p/B6DhLFfFURH/?igshid=153y9bp1x0l6d

[superknovamusic]

One year ago today, I went to Cook County Courthouse and legally changed my name and gender marker. It is one of the proudest moments of my whole life. Growing up, I thought being transgender was a dark terrifying secret that I would have to hide for my entire life. I never thought I’d be able to live this life or do any of the things that made me happiest. But when the judge stamped my papers, I finally felt liberated. No longer am I attached to an identity I did not choose. I get to exist in society closer to who I actually am. Of course, state documentation is in no ways the official “validator” of identity. However, for me, this was a meaningful moment in my transition. Today, I celebrate my new and better life as “Ellie Kim” 🏳️‍🌈🙋🏻‍♀️

[madd-yet-happy]

IT'S OFFICIAL! My name has been legally changed today! Whoo! This has been a long time coming! #namechanged #namechangeday #itsofficial #betterlife #happyday #legalnamechange #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthvalidation (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chp0d_EPYah/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[moneygripp13]

She not a Brown anymore... She's a Hylton now!! #marriedinjamaica🌴💍 #namechangeday #thehyltonwedding #moneygripp #thegripplife (at Sunscape Splash Montego Bay)