This weekend, I signed a document with my maiden name for the first time in 13 years. After Kevin and I separated, I gave a lot of thought about taking my maiden name back. Initially, it didn’t feel right as I had been Lisa W. my whole adult life. Everyone knows me as Lisa W. Lisa R. was a girl of 20 and under. However, now, Lisa W. isn’t fitting right on me now either. So, I’ve decided it’s time for Lisa R. to age and be redefined as who she is now, an amalgamation of Lisa W. and Lisa R. In August, (my birthday), I am going to do a ritual with some friends to make “official” my assuming my maiden name again. I was going to wait until the divorce but the longer I wait the more confusing it is for potential clients, people I meet, etc. Since I didn’t legally change my name when I got married (it’s called assuming your spouses name), I can change it back now without a lot of difficulty. I’m feeling good about my decision and if I remarry I will keep my maiden name as well.