Everyone needs supports in their life. My daily
environment supports me emotionally, practically and physically. My family,
boyfriend, friends and dogs provide me strong emotional supports. They always
listen to me and I know they will be always on my side. My colleagues also
provide my emotional supports sometimes and they usually provide me practical
support as we work as a team, we practically working together and depend on
each other. My car provides me physical support everyday
to work. Smart phone is also in my emotional, practical and physical supports
system as it helps me to communicate with people, read emails, pay bills and
sometimes use it as flashlight or camera to capture meaningful moments.
I can’t imagine if I lost my supports from either
of the factors. Without any of these supports I may be stressful and feel
helpless when no one be able to listen to my problem and support me
emotionally. Without my car or smart phone, I may not work as sufficiently and may
take more time to complete a task if I need to walk to work or take note
manually.
If
I am a woman in wheelchair, I would need much more supports than just family,
car and phone. I would need technology supports like electronic wheelchair that
can roll on the road without me pushing the wheels. Without this support, I
would not be able to have access to anywhere , just be lonely at home and maybe
end up with other sickness as I cannot go out to get fresh air. I would like practical
support like an assistant to support me in daily routine. Without this support,
it may takes me longer time to take care myself as my mobility is limited. I
may also to find a resource center that can help me look for assistance in my
daily life and accommodation for my career. With this support, I may not be working,
as I need accommodation furniture for my work. I would need friends who
understand my situation and supports me as who I am. Without this support, I
maybe an intrinsic person who does not want to social or lack of confident as no
one understand me.
I'm so fortunate to have my friends and families plus my dog to support me and I always cherish what I have!
