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Birth
Date of birth September 20,1984, at 7lbs 2oz.
The youngest of 4 sisters and 1 brother
South Lebanon, a developing country. -
The first two years- Biosocial:
Biosocial:
- I took my first baby steps at 9 months old.
- Weaned off of breastmilk at 12 months old. -
The first two years- Psychosocial:
-At 12 months old i suffered from seperation anxiety when my mother left home on a business trip for a whole year. I was always angry and anxious
- I quickly became extremely attached to my grandmother, who was my primary caregiver while my mom was away. -
The first two years- Cognitive:
-Learned to communicate verbally, spoke my first words around the age of 1
- Terrible two's set in and i was making a mess out of everything around me. -
Early Childhood- Biosocial:
-Between the ages of 5 and 6 i refused to brush my teeth with anything other than my "bubble gum" toothpaste, no one else was allowed to use it or my mom had to buy me a new one.
-I was alsways on the go, i earned the nickname "the energizer bunny" along with "Nana" but never "Nadine" -
Early Childhood- Cognitive:
-Started headstart in the U.S.
-My teacher though I had a hearing problem beacuse i didn't answer when she called. Turned out I did not recognize my real name "Nadine" beacuse i was only called my my nickname at home "Nana"
-Arabic was inforced at home and english at school, so i was bilingual -
Early Childhood- Psychosocial:
-I developed a close bond with my next door naighbor who was also my age. (she is still my best friend today)
-I was brought up in an authritative environment which boosted my self- esteem. this made me a more confident child -
Middle Childhood- Biosocial:
- I got my Immunization shots again at 11 years old
- Although i was not yet diagnosed, ADHD symptoms were clear. I couldnt sit still for long and I lost interest quickly (mental disorders like ADHD were not common then)
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Middle Childhood- Cognitive:
-I started kindergarten in public schools
-Flunked 1st Grade (i know now this event was a result of my ADHD)
-I spoke both English and Arabic fluently
-I learned how to dress myself by observing my older sisters and trying to be like them. -
Middle Childhood- Psychosocial:
-I got my first in home academic tutor
-On my 11th birthday my brother got me my 1st puppy "Lucky". He was my responsibility. (feeding him, walking him, and sometimes even bathing him) -
Adolescence- Cognative:
- Still falling behind in grade school
- The entity theory of intelligence set in around age 12, I believed I was incapable of being academically successful. "I wasn't lucky like the other kids"
- Tried cigarettes with a group of friends so I wouldn't be an outcast, and not thinking of the conseqences
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Adolescence- Biosocial:
- Age 13, I started my 1st mestrual period
- My mom bought me my 1st training bra
- At 14, I had my 1st crush, (at the time, "the love of my life") my 25 year old next door naighbor
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Adolescence- Psychosocial:
- By age 14, I thought i had identity achievement all figured out. All i wanted was to get married young and start a family
- Apparently i was going through role confusion and didnt even know it.
- I embraced the Islamic faith because thats what i was taught to do
- Constant parental monitoring made me angry, but it was also a key factor in building a strong foundation to live by.
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Emerging Adulthood- Biosocial:
- At 18 i got my 1st job at a cell phone store
- Made my 1st membership at the gym
- Voted for the 1st time for George W. Bush
- Got my own apartment and car at age 24
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Emerging Adulthood- Cognitive:
- Dropped out of highschool at the age of 17
- Became a member of out local masque at age 20
- Earned my GED at 22
- Completed only one semester of college at Henery Ford
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Emerging Adulthood- Psychosocial:
- Got married at age 19
- Had my 1st baby girl at age 20
- Gave my daughter a baby sister at age 21
- Got a divorce at 23
- By age 25 I met my current boyfriend, which was my boss at the time
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Adulthood- Biosocial:
- Got my 1st pair of reading glasses
- Started Botox treatments at 29 to get rid of the crows feet around my eyes
- By age 30 15% of my black hair was gray, mostly due to financial stress
- At 40, signs of menopause start showing (hot flashes, cold sweats, & depression)
- At 50, actual menopause and infertility set in
- I get my 1st hearing aid at 60
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Adulthood- Psychosocial:
- At 33 married Mike (my current boyfriend)
- At 34 welcome a baby boy to our family
- At 36 watch my two little girls graduate
- At 40 my husband and i will experience the "empty nest" syndrome
- Retire at 50
- By 60 permanently relocate to Florida with Mike
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Adulthood- Cognitive:
- Started college again at Schoolcraft, age 29
- Maintained a straight 4.0 honers GPA at Wayne State
- Earned a bachelors degree in nursing from Wayne State University
- By 40 earned the reputation of being a great nurse by increased practical intelligence
- By 65 I'v completed 90% of my bucket list by gaining analytic and creative intelligence
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Late Adulthood - Biosocial:
- At age 65 ill get my first hearing aid because of my presbycusis condition
- I'll have multiple visits to the dentist to get my dentures relined periodically
- Less/no sodium and daily vitamins will be my regular diet
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Late Adulthood - Cognitive:
-By age 72 I'll start do show the first signs of dementia, forgetfulness
-My working memory will also slow down
-At 75 I'll be depressed because I'll be a victim of ageism leading me to have a stroke
-I join a sewing class at Joann Fabrics and weekly bingo with my classmates to keep active and get out of my depression -
Late Adulthood - Psychosocial:
-By 76, my dear husband will pass away at 84 due to heart failure
-I'll have to move in with one of my daughters. I'll tell myself the move is so i can help her with her children because I'll be too proud to admit that she needs to take care of me.
-I'll get diagnosed with stage two Alzheimer's disease and unintentionally cling to old memories of my dead husband and earlier life. -
Epilogue
-By age 80 I'll be well into the 3rd stage of Alzheimer's and bedridden
-My health care proxy will be my daughter however i will have previously signed a DNR form.
-In between my dementia episodes i'll be aware that im dying and my religion is what will give me comfort
-Eventually I'll contract an infection, my immune system is to week to fight off and I'll die at age 82
-My living will includes my burial instructions with a burial insurance policy
-I'll be laid to rest next to my mother
