My name has been botched so many times as well. From the English version of "th" to the Japanese modifying the writing itself to "Matchiasu". I've done something similar to you. I now go by a simple version, although closer to my real name (Mati). Let's not even start with the French "r" in my short last name!

I think your conclusion is a realization everybody living abroad reaches one day. Thanks for this beautiful piece Axelle!