Ms. X Interview Paper

Ms. X is a 70 year old, White female who was born and raised in Massachusetts. In her tightknit, Catholic family, she was the 5th born of 8 children to her loving parents whom she gives equal credit for her upbringing. As Ms. X grew, she continued to practice her religion and joined the convent at the age of 19 where she lived in New York and worked as a home nurse in high poverty areas until she was 29 years old. After leaving the convent, Ms. X became a Preschool teacher, got married and raised her 5 children. Today, Ms. X works part time as a teacher’s assistant, after working as a teacher for years, and is extremely hesitant about her future retirement this year at the age of 70 years old. Currently, she is nervous about leaving work, she is looking forward to spending more time with her husband, children, and grandchildren after retiring. Throughout my interview with Ms. X, themes that take place throughout human development were explored.
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When Ms. X recalled her infancy and childhood experiences, she reflected on positive and joyful memories. As an infant, Ms. X was told that she was extremely affectionate, always looking to be held or to sit in someone’s lap. She loved the attention that her parents always provided, and was often called “princess.” When pondering her experiences, Ms. X spoke highly of her mother, …show more content…
X experiences much memory loss in her older age (Lamb, 2015). Though Ms. X recognizes that memory loss, specifically short-term memory loss can be troublesome for she has a difficult time holding onto information, rather than viewing this loss as a deficit, Ms. X considers it a blessing. Such forgetfulness does not allow her to hold grudges, which she appreciates. She believes that this allows her to take the day as it is, rather than live in the past with anger and resentment. When reflecting on her life experiences and long-term memory, Ms. X