When you don't inherit an identity you have to define it on your own.
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Having an identity is one thing. Being born into an identity is quite a different matter.
With families, no matter what kind you inherit, at some point you want to announce that you belong to it.
I would rather make my name than inherit it.
One doesn't want one's identity coerced.
For rich children, it'd be very easy and convenient never to take any steps to build an identity outside of your association with your family's wealth.
There's no such thing as identity: it's something we have to believe in to make life more tolerable.
The value of identity of course is that so often with it comes purpose.
In terms of an identity, an identity reflects an individuality, by definition. And, if there is a quality present, it is recognizable and it can be named. If you can't name it, it means you don't recognize it.
Carving out an identity for yourself is important so I'm trying to do that as well.
I think it's important to keep your own identity when you've got a baby.
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