Coming into this project, I did not know what to expect. This was certainly a topic that I was familiar with, but at the same time, I realized I did not know much about the subject at all. To make a contribution to this project, I would have to be open-minded and willing to become a student. Many of the facts that were presented to me over the next few weeks shocked me. I was a little alarmed to say the least, but I learned a great deal in the process and became much more aware. People typically have a natural fear of what they do not know or what they do not understand and I think that the AIDS virus is something that falls into that category.
On the one hand, you have individuals who see Magic Johnson opening up movie theaters and think that because he is doing well that the disease is not really that bad (albeit he was only diagnosed with HIV) and it is not as serious as it is made out to be. Then, you have individuals who think if a person with HIV/AIS bumps into you or sneezes near you, that they may contract the disease. So you are left with two absurd extremes and a bunch of folks in the very foggy middle. I felt that by enlightening myself with more information I could pass it on to less informed individuals, with the hope of dispelling some of the myths or rumors that circulate around HIV/AIDS.
Initially I thought that this process would be very difficult because I had not previously dealt with anyone who had the illness in my own family or even people I knew. I didn’t know how I would react to meeting someone who was infected with such a serious disease. I wanted to make sure that I did not approach the situation with any preconceived notions or use any generalizations to categorize whoever the subject of the webisode series may be.
The Term Paper on Schizophrenia Symptoms Disease Individual
In 1887 Dr. Emile Kraepelin identified schizophrenia for the first time in history. Dr. Kraepelin used the term 'dementia praecox" which means "early dementia," separating it from other forms of dementia usually occurring later in life. Kraepelin believed that "dementia praecox" was primarily a disease of the brain. In 1911, a Swiss psychiatrist by the name of Eugene Bleuler, was the first to use ...
Upon meeting Damaris Cruz, I was struck by how attractive she was. I was sincerely taken aback by her beauty and her presence. Right off the bat I was thrown through a loop because she looked like any other woman whom you might meet in a club or a bookstore, and, in fact, she was, save for the fact that she has this illness. That really put things in perspective for me and also got me thinking — “I wonder how many women I’ve met before who may have a disease?” How would I know something like that without being told? You would not, and that is what struck me as interesting.
Damaris was very sweet and seemed humble. She came off as someone who was sure of herself, had confidence and was not afraid to say what was on her mind. She was charismatic and she had a ton of energy. I fell in love with her laugh; it was very full and boisterous.
I would venture to say that the most important thing I learned during the process of creating this project was that you have to continue to live life as long as you have it to live. Negative things happen in life, and many times they happen to good people, but you have to have the courage to not let those things stop you from accomplishing your goals and living your life to the fullest. It is also important to share your experiences with others, the way that Dee has done through her speaking engagements (and what she will do through the presentation of this series) because you never know whom you may touch. There may be someone out there who is going through the same thing you are going through and your words can be of encouragement and give insight into the situation. I learned that many people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages and sexual preferences are affected by HIV/AIDS, not only in the United States but abroad as well, and it is important to spread awareness of the severity of the disease. I learned that despite the harm the disease can do, there is treatment that can help. This experience taught me many things, not only about AIDS but also about life, and I am thankful and feel incredibly blessed to have been apart of this. I wish the best for Dee and everyone who had an active part in bringing her story to the forefront. I hope her story.
The Essay on A Good Friend Life Important Person
Thu Tran English 108 A Essay # 1 A Good Friend Most people have a lot of friendships through their life. However, it is true to think that a friend relationship is more important than a family relationship sometimes. There is a proverb that says, "A friend in need is a friend indeed." I have a lot of friends since I came to the United States, but I believe that Nancy is not only my aunt but also ...
