Changing my name (to my name)
Hello! I’ll be changing my display name on Substack this month, and wanted to give you a heads up that “Still Here For Some Reason” will soon be showing up in your inbox from Carin Marie (that’s me!).
Over the past year it has become increasingly uncomfortable for me to publish under a pseudonym. The discomfort is so great that it’s preventing me from sharing my work, which makes me sad, since I like sharing my work. But I couldn’t bring myself to keep sharing updates about my life under a fake name. I understand all the reasons people choose to have pseudonyms — but my journey has been one of self-discovery, of authenticity, and of showing up in the world as myself. It no longer makes sense for me to post under a name that isn’t mine.
Last week I had a phone conversation with my friend Rob, and he suggested I had “outgrown” the pseudonym. When he said that, I felt so light. He was exactly right. The old name no longer fits. I want to step into my real name, and live in the world more fully as myself.
I look forward to continuing to share my journey with you. I hope that my work inspires you to live in the way that feels right for you.
Other housekeeping: I’ll be updating my website link soon, my Twitter handle, and of course, I’ll be offering my Professional Listening Sessions as Carin Marie as well.
I apologize in advance to any of my listening session clients who are going to be thrown off by the new name. I understand how strange it is to know someone by one name, and then have to remember a whole new name for that same person. You will get used to the change eventually, I’m sure.
Thanks for reading :)