[Amy2U]

I go by "Amy" on the forum, because that was my birth name! And in my heart, I am Amy. My family and friends that I've grown up with call me something else, but it's funny, I would scribble and sign my name, AmyC. on things in class or in my room. Like, I felt that was who I was, Amy C.!

(You'd almost think I have a split personality--don't worry, I don't. Just Amy means more to me than the name I have, considering my circumstances growing up.)

But, my adopted parents changed my name, and LAST WEEK, when I met my biological aunt for the first time, we were driving in the car, and she said, "Why did your adopted parents change your name?" She had a tear coming down her face, and she quickly wiped it away.

Another foster baby couldn't say Amy, so they changed my name.

My aunt told me, SHE and my birth mom named me after the song, "Amy" by the Pure Prairie League. She said that when they left the hospital, they listened to the song all the way home and for days afterwards and cried for weeks.

So, my AUNT was a little offended that my name was changed. But, to her I'll always be Amy. And to me, I'll always be Amy!!! She said that my birth mom, when the search agent called her back in '98 was a little surprised and put off that I was referred to by a different name.

Soo. . . I don't really have an opinion. I thought I'd share the opinion of my biological aunt and mom for you.