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Infancy
Newborn-After birth, I was discharged from the hospital and picked up by my adoptive parent’s attorney. My parents picked me up from his office! My early life was hard. I lived with an addict for a mother; my dad left for an unknown location; my stepdad was a functioning alcoholic. My Stepdad & grandmom were my safe adults. Both tried to keep me from harm—Micro & Mesosystems. -
Adolescence
At 13, I was removed from my adoptive mother’s care and placed in a girl’s group home run by Cunningham’s Children’s Home. I feared leaving my small community, but I learned to be independent during this time. I did leave and went back to my small community. I suffered from depression & a personality disorder from the abuse I had endured as a child. Micro, Mesosystem -
Early Adulthood
Ages, 21,22,24, and 27, I gave birth to four beautiful babies. I was an unmarried and single mom for many years. During this time, I used many federal programs to assist with their raising. I still struggled with depression but my children made me want to do better and further my education to raise them. (Kidscare, Food stamps, childcare, etc.) Micro, Meso, & Macrosystems -
Maturity
At 32 years of age, I met my love and long-time part. We joined our families, his four & my four, under one roof! This was a difficult time and the most incredible time of my life. Together we have eight children under one roof. Plus, my children have half brothers and sisters that are very active within my home. Microsystem -
Maturity
At 33, I received my A.S. in Business Management & Managing Broker’s license. I was a member of the Realtor’s Association on all three levels, local, state, and national. I was a multimillion-dollar producer, had won Realtor awards, & involved in town functions. During this time, I realized I wanted to return to school for my bachelor's degree after the children were grown. –Micro, Meso, & Macrosystems -
Maturity
At 50 years of age, in December of 2021, I graduated with my Bachelor of Justice Studies. This brings me to today! I decided to go after my Master of Social Work. I wanted my children and grandchildren to know you are never to old to learn and help others simultaneously. Win! Win! Micro & Mesosystems -
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What Did I Learn
In this week's module, I learned to understand better Erikson's psychosocial stages and Bronfenbrenner's ecological model. Pictures and the timeline made it easier to know if the life event was micro, mezzo, or macro.