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I recently had this conversation with a friend. I’m old enough that I’m still adjusting to the concept that “they/them” is not necessarily plural, but trying to be sensitive, not be a dope, and learn.
I ran into a former neighbor and asked how “Johnnie” is doing. That neighbor said, “‘Johnnie’ is now ‘Isabel,’ and doing great - finally!” Well, Isabel is heading off to college, so while my kids will always be my kids, I really wanted a way to refer to this young adult as something other than “kid” or whatever.
So I love your new word! And I love your ANBO! 
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