The vignette that stood out to me was, “My Name.” This vignette stood out to me because I have always struggled with liking my last name. My last name is from my Dad, who I have never had a great relationship with. Unfortunately, I have always longed for the name of the family I am always around. Sometimes I feel left out because I am the only person with this last name. It is hard to resonate with my name because of this. When it was brought out that she was bullied or people would say it incorrectly, I went through the same thing at school. Many people would purposely say my name incorrectly to spite me and it was very upsetting because I already didn’t have a great relationship with my name. I have learned from my mom that I should embrace my name no matter what and that’s why this vignette stood out to me.
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4 thoughts on “Week 14- Sanaya Kosanovich”
Hello, Sanaya. It must have been a really difficult situation for you. I also struggled with my name because people often couldn’t pronounce it correctly.
Hello,
It’s striking how “My Name” connects to your life. It can be lonely to struggle with our names, particularly if they are connected to challenging relationships. I understand your longing and the sorrow caused by people mispronouncing your name. The guidance from your mother to accept your name is insightful; it’s a path to empowerment and self-acceptance.
Hello,
I agree with this vignette having a deep meaning into it. Growing up I always thought a name was just a name but now that I am older I realize how much power it really holds. A name is what defines you as a person, you live with your name for your entire life, it is very important to embrace your name and enjoy it. Names can also hold bad memories but it is also important to look on the bright sides of it.
I am in the same boat as you, I don’t have a good relationship with my father, but just like you it’s the family name given to me and my siblings, so I just have to live with it. My sister does not really mind her last name but me and my brother feel the same way. Whenever we hear that name, it just brings so much negativity to our minds that my brother started going by his second last name instead and I am thinking of legally changing my name and removing my last name and leaving the last name from my mother’s side.