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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I don't doubt that your sister was awful to you. You're very upset about this and these deep-seated emotions don't come out of nowhere. But please don't dig in your heels and let this define you and your child.

Right now you're pregnant and it's highlighting existing family issues. You want to be treated fairly for once and this is the hill you're choosing to die on. It's unlikely that you'll ever get the validation of your feelings that you're looking for.

It's not clear whether or not your sister knew this was your favorite name, but even if she did, it's best not to react to this and make it a bigger thing. It's tough to do, but try to transcend this and pick a different name. This isn't the only name you can be happy with. This issue sounds like it's more about your sister than your daughter. One day you'll be glad you didn't pick your daughter's name to prove a point.

Please consider talking to a therapist for a few sessions to help you deal with the issues with your family. It sounds like you weren't treated well and it's taking a hard toll on you. Do this now so you can be in a better place when you have your child. You can overcome your past. Hang in there, and pick a different name.[/quote]

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