I think I'm probably going to take my maiden name back. Like the others said above, it was a symbol of our union, and now that union is gone. Also, since my kids are older (college and 11th grade), I'm not considered about having the same name that they do. Maybe if they were still little, but not now. I maybe setting myself up for some aggravation in changing my name, so I'm considering myself forewarned now!
Oh- and as for your questions as to why your XW decided to show her real self and sincerity at the last minute- just my opinion as a woman, but it probably didn't mean anything. Those thoughts were bothering her, and she relieved herself of them by taking an emotional dump on you... I'm sorry she did that- it was not fair. She purged herself, and as a result, burdened you with those thoughts.
