Sources of Daily Support and Their Benefits
God-provider, protector, and a Father that makes life easier
Family-emotional, physical support, and love
Friends-emotional support and extended family
Community-ensures all aspects of the above support systems coming together
All of these supports are important and essential to my well being. Each plays both an interconnected and isolated role. All are centered around a relationship with God. Therefore, without one the system is off balanced. Without family as sense of belonging leaves, while without friends peer interaction becomes difficult. The community serves as the collaborative support of all of the above. Without a community, how would friends and families interact differently with one another?
The Challenge
The challenge that I choose was that of being blind. A blind person relies on others for transportation. Family and friends would be needed in order to aid in this area. However, blind individuals are able to cook, feed themselves, and take care of themselves daily. With proper systems in place, tasks such as getting dressed can be quite simple. However, family members and friends would be needed to create these initial systems. Tasks such as managing finances would require the assistance of a trusted family member. How would the life of a blind person be different without these supports? While service dogs can be provided to aid in daily life, tasks such as allowing someone else to manage the finances require trust. How can such systems be developed without the supports of family, friends, and even members of the community?
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