#1612 My name, my identity

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Some people think about it often, while others can forget it’s even there, either way your name is something that ends up defining you – whether you want it to or not. This week, tales of identity from three people with a unique story behind their name.

Story from the Never Never River by Serge Negus

Sometimes all it takes to love your name is a great story behind it.

by Serge Negus with assistance from Selena Shannon

Music: Rueben’s Train by BCB Bluegrass Band, Swimmer by Fishing

Call me Elliot by Lindsey Green

Picking a new name can mean picking a whole new identity, a chance to start afresh and be a different person all together. But with that comes a lot of pressure to get it right.

By Lindsey Green, with supervising producing from Bec Fary

Music: The Kid In The Bins by Doctor Turtle, Isn’t the rain nice today? By bbatv

Tiger and Leo by Tiger Webb

Dug up from our archives comes a story Tiger made shortly before turning 25. In this piece, he tells us about being born 15 weeks too early and the connection he has to a metaphorical twin.

Produced by Tiger Webb

Music Credits: White Sheet Beach by Fishing

Image: Flickr Creative Commons user Pip Wilson