Thanks for the support @downandlonely and @Jennifer 1967. Jennifer, it's comforting to know that we both have unusual names and both choose to go by common names here on the forum.

I'm feeling steadier today. I dressed-up and several women admired my shoes and jewelry. Being a woman rocks!

@Mountaindewed:

Congratulations on your new name as of tomorrow. I got the paperwork to change my name legally in the late nineties but then everything went to Hell and i never followed thru on it. It takes a bit of will and determination to change your name!