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Beginnings: Birth
I was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac, Mi to a single mother and a very supportive Grandfather. I was her first born child. I was 6 lbs. 8oz. 20 inches long. I was taken home tby my Mother to live with her parents. -
First Two Years: Infant to tolddler: Trust vs. Mistrust & Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt
Biosocial: Rapid growth and development is monitored closely. Proper nutrition is vital for brain development. Senses and motor skills develop. Simple skills develop, such as rolling followed by sitting, crawling, and walking.
Cognitive: Active infant learning. Thoughts and memories begin. Speech begins to develop from babbling to first words.
Psychosocial: Emotions develop: smiling, laughing, anger, sadness, fear, and separation anxiety. Social awareness: pride, shame, & embaressment. -
Early childhood: Ages 2 to 6: Initiative vs. Guilt
Biiosocial: Nutrition becomes an issue, children tend to be picky eaters. Oral care is important in order to prevent cavities. Impulse control and perseverance are notable. Gross motor skills are refined and fine motor skills begin to develop.
Cognitive: Theories begin to develop about experiences. Vocabulary expands. Begin to read. Early education.
Psychosocial: Emotional development continues. Self-concept develops. Play. Gender differences. Moral development. -
Early Childhood: My Mother gets Married
My mother married my Stepdad. I finally have a Father! It was fun to finally be a family. My stepdad would take me to the park. We would go to the big mall and get family photos taken. I had a whole entire new family. Life was fun and exciting! -
Early Childhood: My Little Sister is Born
My very first sibling is born. I am in awe over this precious little baby that sleeps, eats, and poos all day. I tell all my friends at school about how I get to feed my sister her bottle. -
Early Childhood: My Brother is Born
My second sibling is born. Life started to get a little to much for my mom to handle with two babies that were eleven months apart. -
Middle Childhood: Ages 6 to 11: Industry vs. Inferiority
Biosocial: Growth is slower. Loss of baby teeth. Full time school. Education and multiple testing of intelligence.
Cognitive: Concrete operational thought. Long-term memory (I remember more from these ages than from when I was younger). Vocabulary becomes more extensive.
Psychosocial: Learn to care for self. Self-esteem. Confidence versus self doubt. Resilience and coing measures develop. -
Adolescence: Ages 11 to 18: Identity vs. Role confusion
Biosocial: Puberty; Menarche began around age 12; lack impulse control; joy and despair; secondary sex characteristics develop; relationships with the opposite or same sex.
Cognitive: adolescent egocentrism; inductive and deductive reasoning; quick thinker; Middle school to High school; Behavioral problems
Psychosocial: Identity includes religous, political, vocational, sexual, and gender. peer pressure; Social life; Sexual education; Depression; Suicide; Drug abuse -
Adolescence: My Mother and Stepfather Divorce
The family is split and we move out and have to go visit our dad every other weekend. There is lots of yelling when our parents talk and lots of bad mouthing between the two parents. This was the beginning of an even more troublesome life and a lack of proper guidance. -
Emerging adult: Ages 18 to 25: Intimacy vs. Isolation
Biosocial: Optimal growth and strength; Exercise; Sexual activity and STIs; Stress; Mood and anxiety disorders; Risky behavior; Drug abuse; Social norms
Cognitive: Time management; Subjective and onjective thought; Morals; Religion and faith; Higher education
Psychosocial: Indentity achievement; religous sommitment, gender roles, political loyalty, and career options; Rising self-esteem; Intimacyl Friendship; Cohabitation financial support -
Emerging Adult: GED
Received my GED. This was a huge stepping stone in my life. At this point in my life I felt lost. I was young and did not always make the best choices. At least I was smart enough to realize that an education mattered. -
Emerging Adult: Job
My first 40 hour, 5 day a week job with benefits and vacation days. -
Emerging Adult: My Daughter is Born
The day my life forever changed for the better! -
Emerging adult: My Daughter's First Birthday: Her father and I separate.
On my daughter's first birthday her father and I decided we would be much better parents apart rather than together. After 6 years together it was a hard decision, but we knew it was the right one. With that I started to look for a place of my own. -
Emerging Adult: My First Day of College
Baker College. I changed my major four times over the five years spent and Baker College. I eventuall transferred to Davenport University where I received my first degree. -
Emerging Adult: My First Place
I was finally out on my own with my daughter. It was scary at first and we did not have much, but we had eachother and that is what mattered. -
Adulthood: Ages 25 to 65: Intimacy Vs. Isolation & Generativity vs. Stagnation
Biosocial: Body shape and agility change; Sense organsbecome less acute; Contraception; Fertility; Menopause; Drug abuse; Tobacco and alcohol abuse; Nutrition; Inaactivity; Mortalityl Morbidity; Disabilityl Vitality; Income and health
Cognitive: Intelligence; Age and culture; Stress; Problem solving; Coping; Multitasking; Family
Psychosocial: Intimacy vs. Isolation & Generativity vs. Stagnation; Midlife crisis; Family bonds; Intimacy; Marriage and divorce; Parenthood; Caregivers; Employment -
Adulthood: Started to Date My Future Husband
We have been inseparable ever since! -
Adulthood: My First Day of Nursing School
Davenport University. What a stressful time! -
Adulthood: Engaged to My Best Friend
He dropped down on one knee in front of our friends and family at my surprise 30th birthday party he had thrown me. I can't remember a word he said, but I do remember saying yes! -
Adulthood: Last Day of Nursing School at Davenport University
Finally! I never thought this day would finally be here!!! -
Adulthood: Offically Passed the NCLEX!!!
The State of Michigan has issued me a Nursing License Number!! -
Adulthood: First Job as an LPN
WOW! I am officially on my way to starting my career! -
Welcomed home our first family pet
Welcomed home our first family furbaby Charley. She has completed our family...for now :) -
Adulthood: Our Wedding Day
Still deciding if we would like to elope.... -
Adulthood: We buy our forever home
No better way to start our Marriage than to buy our first home together. -
Adulthood: Baby #2 Arrives
My husband and I welcome our son into this world. -
Adulthood: My 40th Birthday
The BIG 4 0 !! -
Adulthood: The big move to Alabama
Life does not always go as planned. Time for our family to see where this new path will lead us. -
Adulthood: My 50th Birthday
Surrounded by close friends and family, life could not be better than this! -
Adulthood: My Daughter gets Married
My daughter marries the person of her dreams. -
Adulthood: I become a grandmother!
I welcome my first grandchild into this world. Our family is truely blessed! -
Adulthood: My 60th Birthday
I am truely blessed to be surrounded by so many wonderful people. -
Late Adulthood: My 65th Birthday: Integrity vs. Despair
Biosocial: Ageism; Sleep; Exercise; The senses slow down and become less sharp resulting in hearing aids, loss of drivers license, and bifocals; Disease processes
Cognitive: Slower thinking; Memory begins to lapse; Dementia; Depression; Anxiety; Polypharmcacy; Continuing education; Wisdom
Psychosocial: Integrity; Positivity; Retirement; Nursing homel Volunteering; Religous and Political awareness; Friends and family; Partnership; ADLs; -
Late Adulthood: Retirement
I find myself content with walking the mall and gardening around the back yard. I try to eat a right and get some exercise so that I can enjoy the days ahead. -
90 years old: Death
I pass away in my sleep at 90-years-old from natural causes. I have had all of my affairs in order for years so that I do not leave my family lost and confused as to my wishes.