IMessage sending My ID as email instead of phone number

I've been texting someone through Imeessage, and for a while, when they received my messages, it would show my phone number. Now, my ID comes up as my email address. I tried going onto the message settings, and tried selecting my phone number on the "Send & Receive" option. I tried removing the email, but it won't allow me to remove the email. Any ideas what is going on and how to fix it.

Howdy Tylorplas20,
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.
To start troubleshooting this issue where iMessages are being sent from an email address rather than your phone number which is selected, please sign out of iMessage and then sign back in.
Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage - Apple Support
Cheers,
Alex H.

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