Interpersonal Communication Reflection

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On October 26, 2015 I met with Mr. Orvon White from the Helping Build a Better Tomorrow Agency. When I entered his office he was polite and greeted me with a smile. I was extremely hesitant to talk to him, because I did not want him to judge my situation. I was referred to Mr. White because I was dealing with depression. My depression stemmed from me having a miscarriage and then losing my partner. During my session I was asked questions about my occupation and economic standings. Once I explained that I was a stripper, Mr. White encouraged me to look into other occupations. This made me a little uneasy, and then he explained the benefits of being in a different environment. Although I am satisfied being a stripper the comment did make me

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