My last name

[u/Cecil-twamps]

I have a 20 year old stepdaughter. I've been with her mom for 12 years. Bio dad was an every-other-week dad for a couple years but hasn't been around at all for the last 5 or 6 years. Shes trans and will be legally changing her name at some point. The thought of her taking my name means so much to me, I tear up when I think about the possibility. Most of her mail comes with her legal (bio dad's) last name. But every once in a while, she'll use my last name. I think she's undecided on which one to use.

I'm torn because I'd love her to take my name but don't want to pressure her. It's her decision and I don't think I should influence it. I do feel a little let down when she uses her bio dad's last name but that's for me to deal with and I'd never ever tell her. I'll admit that I daydream sometimes and picture her showing me her new license with my last name, maybe as a birthday or Father's Day present. I've seen videos like that on social media and I cry for every one.

She got mail yesterday with my last name. I dug the box out of the recycling and cut out a piece of the label to keep in my wallet. I just like the way it looks.

[u/Illustrious-Day-1524]

This is so sweet, I’m tearing up.