The Surname Shift: A Symbolic Break from the Past?
The decision by Angelina Jolie's children to drop their father Brad Pitt's surname has sparked a conversation about identity, family dynamics, and the complexities of changing one's name.
At its core, this trend is more nuanced than meets the eye. For individuals who've experienced estrangement or parental conflict, a surname change can be a deliberate act to disconnect from a painful past. Dr.