My Supports

In my daily environment, I have many supports available to me. I am fortunate to have family and close friends that support me in my personal endeavors and other aspects of my life. If I need someone to talk to, I know I can always go to one of these supports and they will talk me through a situation. I benefit from these relationships because they provide comfort, security, and trust as well as a social aspect, which I enjoy.

I also have supportive coworkers, which provides a healthy and positive work environment. I feel confident to share my ideas and collaborate with them to progress in my career. My kindergarten assistant is very helpful and works very hard to ensure that my job, along with the other kindergarten teachers, is easier. I am able to focus on other aspects of my job, such as planning, data, and grading, because of her assistance and support. I benefit professionally and socially from my coworkers, because I am supported by them and encouraged to progress.

I am supported by my colleagues in this course at Walden University, because there are many opportunities for collaboration and discussion. They support my thoughts and expand them through reflection and questioning so I can reach my fullest potential as a graduate student. I benefit from my colleagues professionally because we share thoughts and ideas with each other. Each individual thinks of things differently, which is why it is great we are provided with the opportunities to discuss and collaborate amongst each other.

I believe it would be very difficult to exist without these supports. Without my family and friends, I would be very lonely and feel unsupported. If I didn't have supportive coworkers and colleagues, I would feel uneasy sharing my ideas or collaborating with them. My life would be very different if I didn't have the security and stability that these supports provide.

If I had to think of a challenge in my life that could exist, I believe it would have to be losing my boyfriend and living on my own. We have dated for nearly 6 years and have lived together for 2. I could not imagine my life without him, because we are extremely supportive of each other and solve problems as a couple. When I am having a bad day or need someone to talk to, he is always there, and vice versa. We spend a lot of time together and he is always willing to try new things and go on adventures with me. We are able to share the load for meals, chores, and other things because we work together as a team.

These supports he provides benefit me emotionally, socially, and even financially, with regard to splitting costs instead of living alone and putting the financial pressure on one person. My life would be different because I wouldn't have a companion who understands me on a different level than my closest friends, and I wouldn't be living or working in the situation I am now if I hadn't chosen to live with him. I would have to find a different place to live, and other companions to spend my time with in times of need. I would also be making life decisions independently, which may be a positive aspect for some people, but for me I enjoy sharing those responsibilities with a significant other.  I am grateful every day for the supports he provides for me in our relationship, and our mutual trust and communication.

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