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Birth
I was born. I went from being totally dependent on my mother for life, to supporting myself. No longer attached to her umbilical cord, I eat and breathe on my own.
Bio-Social -
Speech
I began talking right before my first birthday. My mother says when I learned to talk, I never stopped again.
Cognitive -
Mamma's girl
By this point I am almost two. I have two older sisters who are ten and nine years older then me. My mom stays home with me and she is the object of my affection. I am her shadow. I love and trust her.
Psychosocial -
Big head big brain
My brain has grown from 75% of what its weight will be in adulthood to 90%.
Biosocial -
Kindergarten
I learned colors and letters of the alphabet.
Cognitive -
Friendship
Having always been at home with my mom, I meet and make friends with children my own age.
psychosocial -
Cartwheels
I am starting to lose teeth and am able to do somersaults. -
First Grade
Cognitive: I am in first grade and I am learning how to read and write -
Best friend
I have made a friend who is officialy my best friend. We are both smart and encourage each other. We live in the same neighborhood and do homework together. -
Middle school
Biosocial: I am starting middle school today. Over the summer I have grown to be almost as tall as my mom. -
Favorite songs
I have memorized all of my favorite songs, as well as poems that make me feel good. I can remember almost anything that makes me happy, except I am not as forturnate to remember the answers to my tests. -
Boyfriend
Pyschosocial: I have officially gotten my first boyfriend. We are madly in love and I am planning my whole life around him. He does not want to go to college, but I can probably convince him when we are older. -
Hormones
Biosocial: Much to my mother's dismay I have grown from a sweet innocent girl, into a teenager with raging hormones. I am angry a lot and don't know how to handle my problems, or talk about them. I keep everything inside. -
Looks
Cognitive: I am obsessed with how I look. I also obsess about what my mother looks like in public. I worry about being judged, and desperately want everyone to conform to my idea of what society wants. I am mortified, that my parents don't care that they are humiliating. -
Depression
Psychosocial: My dad's drinking has gotten worse. My parents tell me he has cirrohsis and will die if he does not stop drinking. I feel a little piece inside of me die for him. The anxiety and fear of losing him causese me to shut down. I isolate myself from all friends and social gatherings, wishing only to sleep. -
Mother
Biosocial: Today I gave birth to my son Jayden. I don't think I will ever have more kids, because delivery was hell. My body has just expelled a human body and placenta...the sudden shift in hormones is making me teary eyed and depressed. -
School
Cognitive: I begin college today. I am going to be a nurse. My life is stressful, but I want to make these sacrifices so Jayden and me can have the best life. I am planning for the future. -
The end
Psychosocial: Jayden's dad and I have split up. I am left to my own devices. Afraid to be alone, I seek someone to replace him immediately. -
Mother to 2 more
Biosocial: Just gave birth to twins, that were unplanned. I got my tubes tied, fingers crossed no more kids. -
Brain
Bioscoial: I am 25 which means my brain has officiall matured. I am making better choices. -
Self worth
Cognitive: Its been over a year since I have lost my father to his drinking problem. It has caused me to question my life and self worth. I know see myself as someone who deserves respect. -
Graduation
Psychosocial: I am celebrating with friends the earning my bachelors degree. -
Empty Nest
Psychosocial: I am 40 and my children are all moved out. I am sad and a little lonely -
Botox
Biosocial: The wrinkles around my eyes and forehead are driving me mad. I am getting botox treatments -
Memory
Cognitive: Mind has slowed down quite a bit since my youth. My memory is there, but it is evident it is aging with the rest of me. -
haiir
Biosocial: I have given in to the grey hair. I am done coloring it and using botox. I am ready to embrace mother nature. -
Life
Cognitive: Memory is failing despite lots or reading -
Death
Psychosocial: I leave Earth to be with my loved ones who have passed on