“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Martin Luther King JR, how does this apply to Maslow’s Hierarchy in relevance to where I am at in his stages? Before we go through the steps of where I am. You have to understand where I was 4 years ago, and then 3 years ago.
4 years ago, I had a great husband, my 3 beautiful sons, and a great job. Something I enjoyed doing, was good at doing and something I was taught all my life. Life was perfect. We had ample money, a home, 3 vehicles, food, respect, and I was going to start college again to finish for my nursing degree. September 17th, 2013 our world came crashing down. I was making cake pops with my younger two sons, and I heard a knock at the door. When I had seen who it was, I remembered the man, but couldn’t place him. Once he started speaking, it hit all at once. That day I lost my freedom, my career, and my family. Working in a nursing home was something I had done since I was 16 years old. My mother being an LPN/MDS Coordinator/charge nurse, my dad being a Certified Nurse’s Aide I was taught by two of the best. My mom always pushing on my head to follow by every law, and rule of nursing. My dad being the person that
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The most I can say is this: I fit into all the criteria when it comes to Maslow’s list, I have my family, some people's respect where I live, and I keep my head up and know what I am capable of handling. My confidence in who I am is never questioned, and I have experienced purpose in my life. Yes, in some areas I will advance back up in the pyramid, but I will never be completely advanced into Self-Actualization, I do believe one foot will always be in Safety and Security. I’m not sure how to ever advance up to Self-actualization, if it is possible for me or anyone else that has been falsely accused. I will always question justice and safety for me and mine. Injustice anywhere really does threaten justice