For as long as I can remember, I’ve never felt like a woman. Discovering that I am nonbinary has been a life saving experience, but I still struggle with aspects of my past, particularly, my name. To everyone who knows and loves me, I’m Kale. To the government and any other institutions, I am referred to by my previous name. After starting school to get my MSW, I realized my old name is all over. Plastered on every message board and assignment. Seeing a name that holds so much pain is incredibly difficult for me. My mental health has taken a turn for the worse as I am constantly reminded of the pain I had to endure to finally accept myself. I am trying to create a new life for myself, where I can be fully authentic, but I can’t do that until I change my name. I am asking for support in order to help me pay for the court fees, as well as additional costs associated with reissuing documents. My end goal is to get top surgery, but right now, for my mental health, it is essential I get my name legally changed as soon as possible.