I’m new to the sub and I’m glad to find those who have also experienced this situation. It’s such a struggle to engage in conversation or when you’re somewhere new and a crowd of people come up to ask your name. The stress and embarrassment that you carry. On another note, my kids are mixed and could pass for their mothers skin tone. When it’s just me and my children out in public people ask their names and I have this long pause before I can get anything out. They look at me funny and all I can think is, “I hope they don’t think I stole these children.” I’m glad at least they have my physical features, it’s my saving grace I feel at times.