I changed my name as an adult. I realise this is different than what you are talking about because it was my choice; however, I never felt that my birth name was apart of my identity. In the context of adoption, I can see how one more change on top of so many others could create a compounded effect of loss upon a child. But, it does come down to how open you are with adopted children and the reasons why you made certain decisions.
Sorry for the late response. I totally get it. I think it is really about being as open as possible. I think I didn't always feel like that was the same with me as a child but that could just be how I felt as opposed to how it was. Very conscious of letting our little one make their own choice.
I changed my name as an adult. I realise this is different than what you are talking about because it was my choice; however, I never felt that my birth name was apart of my identity. In the context of adoption, I can see how one more change on top of so many others could create a compounded effect of loss upon a child. But, it does come down to how open you are with adopted children and the reasons why you made certain decisions.
Sorry for the late response. I totally get it. I think it is really about being as open as possible. I think I didn't always feel like that was the same with me as a child but that could just be how I felt as opposed to how it was. Very conscious of letting our little one make their own choice.