I can relate. My birth certificate is written in German because I was born there when my Dad was in the Army. It has my name IN ENGLISH and my parents' names. It even says "Child born of American parents Abroad". I had to hire an attorney in order for it to be accepted in Louisiana for a marriage license. When we moved to Alabama, they wouldn't accept it for a driver's license even though I held a valid Kentucky license. I was so angry, I decided to just drive with my Kentucky license until it expired. When it did, I went back to the license place and sat down with all my paperwork. I decided not to volunteer any information up front. The man smiled when he picked up my birth certificate and said "Oh, you're an Army brat, I haven't seen one of these forms in years!" I asked if that was all I needed and he said "Sure! You're good to go!". I wanted to hug him. Sometimes the universe falls in place. I've been putting off getting the Real ID because I'm afraid of the same issues. I probably need to practice some of your tips before I do, because you never know!
I can relate. My birth certificate is written in German because I was born there when my Dad was in the Army. It has my name IN ENGLISH and my parents' names. It even says "Child born of American parents Abroad". I had to hire an attorney in order for it to be accepted in Louisiana for a marriage license. When we moved to Alabama, they wouldn't accept it for a driver's license even though I held a valid Kentucky license. I was so angry, I decided to just drive with my Kentucky license until it expired. When it did, I went back to the license place and sat down with all my paperwork. I decided not to volunteer any information up front. The man smiled when he picked up my birth certificate and said "Oh, you're an Army brat, I haven't seen one of these forms in years!" I asked if that was all I needed and he said "Sure! You're good to go!". I wanted to hug him. Sometimes the universe falls in place. I've been putting off getting the Real ID because I'm afraid of the same issues. I probably need to practice some of your tips before I do, because you never know!
What a ginormous boondoggle these dudes create for the women!
My goodness! That’s insane! But you’re right. Just stop, chill, and regroup. That helps life and everything else come into focus.
Right? Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is nothing at all. Just sit, breathe, and let life rearrange itself while we rest.