Today, I got back to work. Last week, my divorce was finalized and my last name is, once again, my maiden name. Since I'm a teacher, all my students will remember me by my ex-husband's last name. I get to be reminded every day that my marriage failed until everyone memorizes my maiden name. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I noticed that my mom still has me saved in her phone with my married name. I told her she could change it back to my maiden name. She said, "Not until it's legal!" My husband and I have been separated for more than 2 years and my divorce will be finalized in 2 days. She still won't change it. FML
Today, I noticed a prospective employer I had been networking with changed her last name on her e-mail signature. I wished the aquaintence congratulations on her new marriage. Her divorce was finalized this week. FML
Today, my wife changed her name back to her maiden name. Why? So people would stop asking questions about us. We have been married for 15 years. FML
Today, my boyfriend asked me to marry him, saying that the only thing he would change about me is my last name. I later told him that I wanted to keep my last name after the marriage. I'm now single again. FML
Today, I officially became a divorced marriage counselor. FML
Today, I received the newspaper from my hometown. My ex-husband's wedding announcement and picture were on the front page. His new wife has the same first name as me. All my Facebook friends from high school commented on how much weight I've lost and how good I look in my wedding photo. FML
Today, I work at the DMV. My ex-husband’s sister came in for a last name change. When I looked at the marriage license and her other documents, it was revealed that she was never his sister. My ex-husband is now her husband. Now I understand why they always spent time alone together. FML
Today, I called off my engagement, after finding out my fiancé is cheating on me. I recently started a new job, and in anticipation of getting married, I asked that my username include his surname. They can't be changed, so now I get to log in every day under that sorry bastard's surname. FML
Today, I found out my wife named our son after her ex-lover. FML
Today, my ex-husband officially became my stepdad. FML
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sandracore 15
Sucks for you, OP. but do they have to call you by name every time? Can't they just say 'miss' ?
A100893 30
Have them call you Ms. (Whatever letter your ex-husband's name started with) that way it isn't as painful.
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Comments (109)
CeltHound 14
Another reason to not change your last name!
SeleneB 1
Reminds me of an 8th grade teacher, she remarried and we all new her by her other last name, she'd kinda close her eyes each time he was called it lol.
lachicadecafe 12
Wah wah wah. Build a bridge and get over it. Your students won't give a damn what your name is as long as you do your job well. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. There are worse situations you could be in, so suck it up, buttercup!
doglover100 29
I have a teacher who just got married last week and I still call her by her old last name, force of habit I guess. I'd tell them to call you your maiden name and give candy to the one who remembers.
GoodToBeKing 6
YDI for being a poor wife, obviously you weren't doing what you were told by your husband. I guess he's the winner out of this.
hollywoodt1ts 15
ha. I can totally see this. hey mrs jones. no its miss Alan now. the most awkward conversation. sorry, OP
lvgurlie89 6
Just because you got rid of your ex's last name doesn't mean that you can get rid of the fact that you were married and aren't anymore. You will still have memories of good & bad times. The best thing you can do is learn from the experience, get some good therapy, and work on yourself so that you will be happy and ready to be in a healthy relationship when the right person comes along. You can do it! [:
Yessi_Boo 14
This sounds exactly like what my favorite teacher is going through :/ good luck OP, students'll get it sooner than you think :)
Sammansix 3
MADAME CROSSBY?! I'm in your French class!
jeanette_12345 9
I had a teacher like this in highschool. She got so mad when we called her by her husbands name.