This first-person column is written by Yeon Soo Ha, an Edmonton-based accessibility specialist. I would have told him my name was Jennifer and he would have said, “Nice to meet you, Jennifer!” — just like all the other participants. (Submitted by Yeon Soo Ha)In 2001, I was six years old when my family moved from Seoul to Surrey, British Columbia. It was the year Jennifer Lopez sold out both concerts and movie theaters, and the name stuck in my parents’ minds. (Submitted by Yeon Soo Ha)At any point in life, there are many reasons why someone might choose to go by a new name.

Source: CBC News August 16, 2022 08:49 UTC