Wow, this article definitely made me tear up. There's nothing better than a true love story. Struggling with a deficit and still trying to get through life meeting your daily needs, that most people are unaware is tough and not something you can be taught. But the ability to share something so personal with someone who is so personal to you, is a miracle. I truly believe she lived as long as she did because she had his support and continuous love. As the article said, he made sure her lips were always wet and she always had a drink. Perceptions can be misinterpreted. Seeing someone in a wheelchair doesn't mean you understand the fundamentals that person needs in order to get through just one day. This couple living off a social welfare check, but only enough to get them through the day is one of the many examples of our injust government system; which goes into the conversation we had today about ways to getting around the 'top dog' and becoming first on the list. With my continuing education as becoming a social worker, I want to become more knowledgeable of the disadvantages individuals with disabilities face with health care, welfare, architecture, etc. preventing them from receiving the services and resources they need. Being knowledgeable of these issues is important for me as a social worker and the role I play in helping in my future clients, as I want to work in hospitals with discharge planning services.
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