Love this. 

My first thought is that "labels" are FOR lumping us into groups we identify with, for lots of reasons. So a "label," by nature is going to be limiting, impersonal and to some large or small degree, misleading and inappropriate. Sometimes labels are useful...I find the label "mixed media artist" helpful because it describes a whole gamut of things I create in all sorts of different mediums. Even "fabric artist" is a label I find useful; it implies that I sew but also clarifies that we're not talking about patchwork potholders. The label "stay-at-home-mom" is another story. Technically, yes, I don't physically work outside the home. But when I'm sitting here at my computer, selling things I've made, am I really "at home" in the sense that most people who see that term would assume? Nope. I don't even have to go into the ways that labels like "Christian," "Presbyterian" or "Conservative" describe a corner of who I am but actually are more misleading than descriptive when it comes to understanding who I AM. 

And I'd say, no, you're not overthinking this! It's a real dilemna. Do I want to be lumped in with a group about whom there are certain assumptions and associations? Sometimes...but I want to decide what that purpose is. Sometimes I want to be seen as outside of any artificial groupings since I almost always resist being part of these sorts of groupings and by nature am more about blowing the stereotypes about these groupings than I am about incorporating myself into them. On the other hand, maybe the labels "Christian," "mom" and "blogger" put you in contact with people who, like you, love Jesus, have kids and write stuff in a public venue! :) And then, while in contact with those people, you can THEN be YOU, which is really, in the end, what you and I are both concerned about: real connections with real people. 

So....label yourself, I'd say! Sure people will misunderstand you. But what about those who get to know you through your label and are changed by coming into contact with an authentic "Christian," "mom" and "blogger/writer?" Maybe we can blow the stereotypes by courageously, purposefully using them for a purpose.