Great piece! I can totally relate. For 13 years my married name was Adelia Vagenas. My ex was Greek. Need I say another word? - Adelia Ritchie, PhD - Medium

How To Pronounce My F*cking Name

Shani Silver

Adelia Ritchie, PhD

May 5, 2021

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Great piece! I can totally relate. For 13 years my married name was Adelia Vagenas. My ex was Greek. Need I say another word?

Adelia Ritchie, PhD

Written by Adelia Ritchie, PhD

Science lover, contributing editor at SalishMagazine.org, veggie gardener, expat

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