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Embracing Identity: Priti's Journey to Name Acceptance

4/1/2026

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Priti Ubhayakar reflects on how her name shaped her identity.
She felt embarrassed and ashamed of her name.
She interrupted teachers to avoid mispronunciation.
Moving from the UK to the US made introducing herself harder.
In Mumbai, people pronounced her name correctly, restoring her confidence and prompting her to introduce herself proudly as "Priti."

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Story summary

Priti Ubhayakar reflects on how her name shaped her identity.
She felt embarrassed and ashamed of her name.
She interrupted teachers to avoid mispronunciation.
Moving from the UK to the US made introducing herself harder.
In Mumbai, people pronounced her name correctly, restoring her confidence and prompting her to introduce herself proudly as "Priti."