I’m Going back to My Maiden Name
My son’s wedding helped me decide it’s time
I’ve struggled with whether, or when to revert back to my maiden name. I wrestled with the same factors most women do. Should I maintain my married name for professional reasons? Should I keep it for my children?
My son is getting married in July.
It seems like the perfect time to take back my maiden name.
I think we should keep his wedding to two Mrs. Orme’s, not three.
Although I don’t believe my ex-husband’s new wife has taken his name. It doesn’t matter. I don’t want to be Mrs. Orme on that day. I thank God there’s a new Mrs. Orme. I’m grateful to her in that sense.
I love my son’s fiancee.
I think we’re on the same wavelength.
She just asked me how I would like to be referred to on that day.
“Colleen Sheehy,” I said.
My boys have told me they don’t care. They told me several years ago, it wouldn’t bother them if I went back to my maiden name. They are old enough that I’m okay with reverting back to it, too.
I like my maiden name.
There’s no hiding this Irish girl.
