How do i change the phone number for the iMessage on my MacBook Pro?

The phone number set for my imessage right now is a family member's for some reason (possibly having to do with the itunes account?) and i would like it to be my number so that I can actually put this tool to use, how can I change this number to mine?

hi i would like to chang my macbook imessage back to my email address anyone know how to do that?

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