Formally Known As Jyllian

I've noticed a trend as of late…I'm starting to go by Jyllian in more and more situations.  If I'm phoning in a prescription or making an appointment, I use my full name.  When I'm introducing myself in a new setting (such as my group therapy), I say Jyllian instead of Jyl.  Part of the reason comes from people thinking my name is Jo (when I say it over the phone).  If I say Jyllian, the worst they can come up with is Julian (which has happened).  All of my support group (psychiatrist, psychologist, counsellors etc) knows me as Jyllian, not Jyl.

I like Jyllian.  I used to think it sounded babyish.  Maybe that's because my mother used to use my full name when I was younger and in trouble. Now, this isn't all to say that I want to be called by my full name from here on out.  My inner circle of peeps can continue to call me Jyl.  It's just in formal situations that I want my full name used.  You know you've made it if I tell you my name is Jyl ;)

And so it goes...