Our names are a gift that we can exchange

All aboard the Charlie Express. Today's planned stops are Christina, Chris, Riley, and Chris Angel. The train's final destination is Charlie Ocean. Please prepare for departure.

In an ongoing effort to practice unmasking my ADHD, I am giving the epically long version of my name journey below because this is how it feels most natural for me to share. Those closest to me can attest that giving a TL;DR for anything is incredibly difficult.

Content warnings for bullying, violence, homelessness, and foster care.

Apparently, my first b…