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Conception (estimated)
Conceived while parents were living in Kuwait. -
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Fetal Period
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Birth: Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Born 3.5 weeks early at 6 lbs. 13 oz. after 25 hours of labor. Mother had a problematic labor due to the umbilical cord being too short and afterbirth not being expelled leading to emergency surgery. -
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The first two years
Biosocial: Normal weight and height development. Never crawled, began walking at 12 months. All physical milestones reached within normal limits.
Cognitive: Active babbler, first word "hot" at 18 months, active talker after that. All developmental milestones reached within normal limits.
Psychosocial: Difficult temperament. Heavy crier, especially when left alone (separation anxiety). -
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Lifespan
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The Play Years
Biosocial: Normal weigh and growth. Normal eating habits. Clumsy.
Cognitive: Normal language development. Began reading at age 3, teenage reading level by age 6. Performed well in school, skipped a grade at age 5 in England, then placed at normal grade level in the American school system at age 6 (2nd grade).
Psychosocial: Very curious and imaginative. Not very "girly", played pretend with dolls and cars equally. -
Began school
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Moved to America
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Began school in America (2nd grade)
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The School Years
Biosocial: Became much taller than her peers due to a growth spurt. Sleeping problems after 1989 earthquake.
Cognitive: Developed a speech impediment (stutter) around age 7, lost English accent around age 8. Performed well in school, well liked by teachers. Standardized testing reported an I.Q of 138. Skipped 6th grade.
Psychosocial: Had trouble with friendships due to multiple moves & correlating changes in schools. Developed low self esteem due to speech dysfluency and being bullied by peers. -
Started 4th grade at a different school
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Started 5th grade at a new school
Popper Kaiser -
Earthquake
7.1 Magnitude-Santa Cruz, CA -
Younger brother was born
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Started 7th grade at a new school-skipped a grade
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Adolescence
Biosocial: Reached full height of 5'8". Hit puberty. Changed hair color multiple times.
Cognitive: Became self-concious. Became less interested in school, started acting out, and cutting classes. Had trouble focusing in the classroom setting. Graduated high school on schedule. Learned how to drive. Obtained first job.
Psychosocial: Relationship with parents deteriorated. Got in trouble at 11 for shoplifting. Developed friendships with both sexes. Started dating-first boyfriend at 13. -
Moved to New York
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Entered High School
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House Fire
House I was staying in caught fire and burned down. -
First Job
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Graduated High School
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Obtained a driver's license (Biosocial)
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Emerging Adulthood
Biosocial: Began exercising & being concerned about diet. Wisdom teeth became impacted at resulting in infection & 10% loss of hearing in right ear. Started wearing glasses.
Cognitive: Became interested in religion. Entered college. Began to value intellectual thought & accomplishment. Speech impediment persisted in changing levels of severity.
Psychosocial: Began entering into serious relationships. Relationship with father improved, while relationship with mother became non-existent. -
Started wearing glasses/contacts
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Started working at Domino's Pizza
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Car Accident
Resulted in lower back injuries. -
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Adulthood
Biosocial: Became more concerned with diet and overall nutrition. Started taking care of skin. Experienced recurring migraines & back pain. Started to develop allergies.
Cognitive: Lost interest in religion. Began to rely on the internet for sources of information. Became more comfortable with speech impediment. Became more forgetful.
Psychosocial: Married then divorced. Repaired relationship with mother. Became less social; developed stronger relationships with fewer people -
Stopped working at Domino's Pizza
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Began working at T-Mobile
Obtained job as retail sales representative. -
Graduated from St. Joseph's College
B.A degree: Speech Pathology, minor in Psychology. -
Married
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Moved to Michigan
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Divorced
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Quit job at T-Mobile
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Moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Father Passed Away
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Mother Passed Away
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Late Adulthood
Biosocial: Eye sight & hearing functions decreased, hair started thinning,
Cognitive: Short, term memory functions decreased.
Psychosocial: Became mildly depressed after loss of friends and family due to age. -
Death
