14: Breaking Tradition - Keeping Your Surname after Marriage

In this episode, Amy discusses the often-taboo subject of women keeping their surnames after marriage with co-host Lenore. Both Amy and Lenore chose to keep their maiden names and there was a lot to talk about!

After Amy put a call out on social media to ask if anyone elsekept their surname after getting married, she was shocked to get so many responses from both those with and without children.

They share personal experiences and societal reactions to this choice. The conversation covers the importance of identity, the reactions from family and friends, and the administrative challenges that can arise from having different surnames.

Contributors share their perspectives, emphasising that thedecision to change or keep a surname is deeply personal and should be respected as a choice.

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