Please Address Me By the Correct Name

Not sure why people keep getting it wrong, but whatever

Pretend this name tag says Missy because that’s my name. Photo by Angela Roma from Pexels

Sometimes I’m triggered by things that may not bother others. Being called the wrong name is one of them.

My ex used to intentionally call me by my legal name despite knowing that I have always used a nickname. My legal name is tied to trauma, and I prefer not to use it. He knows…