Reflection and Reframing
This week I sat down and talked with my girlfriend to learn more about her childhood/background. I knew that she was white, from Nebraska, likes cats, is nonreligious, but I wanted to see how she got to the place she is today. Here is what I gathered from our conversation. I asked her about where her values came from. She said that most of her values and beliefs come from her family-her mom and dad, older sisters, grandparents and close friends. As she's grown up, she's heard certain things from society and has had to choose whether or not to adopt them or not. I can understand how some of where your values come from is a combination of people close to you, society, and your own thoughts and opinions. When I asked how important her values were to her, she stated that the things she cares about are extremely important. Knowing that she is a very intelligent individual, she normally likes doing things her way because she thinks it's the best way. Many times I feel this way t