2. Resilience and Reflection: The Life Review of Ernest 'Mimp the Pimp' Hawkins. Sadie L. Hawkins Barstow Community College 40025 PSYC 2 Developmental Psychology Professor Ulivarri April 21, 2024. Abstract This life review essay explores the narrative of Ernest James Hawkins, known as Mimp the Pimp, through an in-depth interview focusing on the significant relationships, pivotal life events, and his perspectives on aging and mortality. Raised in Texas under challenging circumstances, Mimp's life has been profoundly shaped by key figures such as his third-grade teacher Miss Jones, his grandmother, and his wife Jeannie. These relationships provided emotional support and practical guidance that significantly influenced his development and …show more content…
I bought a house, you know. And I wanted to quit that night, but they knew I couldn't quit because I just got married and bought a house”. The volume of his voice began to rise. “They moved me to the night shift. My wife went to work at 9:00 in the morning, I'm in the bed. I would work at 3:00 pm when I got off at 11:00 in the evening. She had Saturday and Sunday off, and I had Wednesday and Thursday off”. With a nonchalant shrug of his right shoulder, he confidently said, “We managed though." “Then”, his voice grew louder, “was the job at the Marine base, I went through some damn shit while I was working there for 30 damn years. And retired.”, “You know, so, that's all of the development milestones I can think of right now." Before I could point to the third question, Mr. Hawkins snatched the paper from the counter and began reading “. How has aging affected you physically? Psychologically, or if you are a therapist? Socially?” taken back to the question, he paused for roughly forty-five seconds as it seemed the question truly resonated with him. “ “Well, my hand hurts. Pain all the time.” He wiggles his fingers as if testing them out. What is “Socially”? He shrugs, a wry smile
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Illness and pain are by fare two of the worst things we could ever see happen to a loved one. Moreover, know that illness and pain is irreversible and sometimes fatal. Most illness in our older loved ones are caused by the fact that their body is aging. “Older adults experience more chronic illnesses than any other age group (Merck Research Laboratories, 1997).” (Brown 93). “The elderly, especially those over 80 years of age are the fastest growing population in the US, and the elderly report more pain than younger persons.” (Karen Bellenir 57). Michael Wolff discusses his mother’s illnesses and how it is effecting her everyday life. He goes a step further and paints a picture of how it makes him feel, in turn Wolff is able to capture the reader and draw them close to his opinion. “She strains for cognition and shockingly, sometimes bursts forward, reaching it – “Nice suit,” she said to me, out of the blue, a few months ago- before falling back. That is the thing that
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Hamilton’s psychological perspective of aging seems to be norm for her age. Despite the fact she had two cerebral vascular accidents (strokes), her long-term and short-term memories seemed to be intact. Mrs. Hamilton appropriately answered questions and we reminisced the time when we met for the first time as well as the times we ran into each other at the Arcadia senior center’s educational lectures. Mrs. Hamilton stated she has been experiencing forgetfulness since the strokes and difficulty finding words (aphasia). However, she was able to remember where she wrote my contact number and called me numerous times after our meeting. Mrs. Hamilton was a bookkeeper for her husband’s business and always had outstanding knowledge about investment, finance and businesses aspect of discussion. This is reflective of the Crystallized intelligence which is the information and skills that people have learned through experiences. (Quadagno, 2013, pg.
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