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Personal Narrative: Applying To Maslow's Hierarchy

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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Martin Luther King JR, how does this apply to Maslow’s Hierarchy in relevance to where I am at in his stages? Before we go through the steps of where I am. You have to understand where I was 4 years ago, and then 3 years ago.
4 years ago, I had a great husband, my 3 beautiful sons, and a great job. Something I enjoyed doing, was good at doing and something I was taught all my life. Life was perfect. We had ample money, a home, 3 vehicles, food, respect, and I was going to start college again to finish for my nursing degree. September 17th, 2013 our world came crashing down. I was making cake pops with my younger two sons, and I heard a knock at the door. When I had seen who it was, I remembered the man, but couldn’t place him. Once he started speaking, it hit all at once. That day I lost my freedom, my career, and my family. Working in a nursing home was something I had done since I was 16 years old. My mother being an LPN/MDS Coordinator/charge nurse, my dad being a Certified Nurse’s Aide I was taught by two of the best. My mom always pushing on my head to follow by every law, and rule of nursing. My dad being the person that …show more content…

The most I can say is this: I fit into all the criteria when it comes to Maslow’s list, I have my family, some people's respect where I live, and I keep my head up and know what I am capable of handling. My confidence in who I am is never questioned, and I have experienced purpose in my life. Yes, in some areas I will advance back up in the pyramid, but I will never be completely advanced into Self-Actualization, I do believe one foot will always be in Safety and Security. I’m not sure how to ever advance up to Self-actualization, if it is possible for me or anyone else that has been falsely accused. I will always question justice and safety for me and mine. Injustice anywhere really does threaten justice

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