You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Being a girl with "Tommie" as a first name is one thing — but having "Christopher" as a middle name turned quirky into confusing. My name is a hand-me-down that came from my dad, Thomas/Tommy, and his late best friend, Christopher. The best names come with history, and my history was of two rowdy fighters who made the streets and concert halls their home. I am grateful to my parents for not only giving me no choice but to challenge social constructs and everyone I encounter.

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Persons: Tommie, Christopher, Thomas, Tommy, Tammy, Johnny Cash's, Sue, Mr, Brown Organizations: Service, Social Security Locations: France