we had to pick an entity, institution, or group that we believe is completely opposite and different of our individual selves. something that is so unfamiliar that it totally scares us and/or freaks us out almost (in the nicest, most unbiased way possible). I do not mean this in a negative way, just as a huge step outside of my comfort zone.
so after weeks of brainstorming and narrowing down my lists, i have finally come to a conclusion; the person i wish to observe and break the stigma and boundaries on is a senior citizen with dementia and/or alzheimer's disease. i have come to this conclusion because of many reasons.
one: i am extremely afraid of losing my mind
two: i am not comfortable around elderly individuals. (my grandparents do not count at all. i am totally comfortable with them and love them a ton!)
three: through an honest discussion, my prof and i have pretty much come to the conclusion that i probably have a fear of losing control.
four: so by getting involved in the life of an individual who is either in the process of losing control of their mind or who has lost their mind is going to be a struggle for me. i am extremely uncomfortable with this situation and i think that though i do not wish to really do it, it is going to be a very important learning experience for me.
more later.
i'm out.
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