Stoneburner, Sarahbeth, authorLevy, EJ, advisorAlexander, Ruth, committee memberFletcher, Harrison, committee member2018-01-172020-01-122017https://hdl.handle.net/10217/185729Naming Myself is a collection of twelve nonfiction essays and short memoirs unified by a theme of identity: particularly what is means to name yourself, and name past experiences to claim authority in one's life. The elements of identity explored include the quest for individuality by means of finding a suitable name; finding an identity compromised of two faith traditions; naming sexual violence; mental health; memorializing my father, and naming as an act of awakening by claiming the title of "feminist."born digitalmasters thesesengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.Naming myselfTextAccess is limited to the Colorado State University community only.