PSYC 290N Week 8 Reflection
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| Institution | PSYC 290N Lifespan Development |
| Contributor | Elizabeth |
Week 8: Reflection
Patients who perceive their life expectancy to be limited are likely have a clear view of the terminal nature of their illness. This awareness may lead them to reflect on and question the meaning and purpose of their lives according to (Trevino et al., 2018). As a 77-year-old patient recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, I would experience a wide range of emotions and thought process. Even though I had lived a fulfilling and happy life, I would still experience a period of grieving for myself. However, I would not allow myself to stay in that frame of mind as I would want to hold off in informing my family of my recent development.
I would begin my time of reflection and purpose of my life so far. I believe that I would remember the best and worse times of my life and all my family that has surrounded me throughout my life. I already know my life’s purpose. For me, it is helping my children live to their fullest potential, help others, and experience new things. Everything else is in life is in between. I believe that I would spend more time in reflecting on my older family members from when I was younger. I have very few memories of some of my family member as they passed away when I was under the age of 6 years old. I what I do remember about them is their faces and the love I felt when I was around them. Of course, there were video recordings, pictures, and stories I was told about them. I am fortunate enough to have the few memories I carry of them.......... Document Continue
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| Term | Year 2022 |
| Institution | PSYC 290N Lifespan Development |
| Contributor | Elizabeth |
