Genogram Assignment Analysis

When the genogram assignment was given, I was resentful to do it because I already had a vague idea of my family’s background. I understood the reason behind the assignment, but I strongly dislike talking about my family, especially to people I am not particularly close to. Although I did not learn any additional valuable information about my family, being able to organize what I was aware of aided me in my reflection. I recognize now that my closest relationship is to my mom, yet I do not feel comfortable going to her or anyone for any problems. That stems back to how I was raised, by multiple babysitters since my parents were focused on paying the bills. I wouldn’t say that I became more independent, but instead, closed off from others; this also relates to my siblings. I am a middle child of six, and up until high school I was constantly put down and bullied by my brothers. This tremendously affected my self-esteem and my relationships with them and others throughout my life. To this day, I feel restricted in what I do and say, and it is the one of the reasons behind why I began living in the world of literature. My mom was always the one to take me to the library and attempted to bring me out of my own space when she could. Now I have the means
She introduced the idea of the OB/GYN profession to me when I was in middle school and since then that has been the career path I wish to pursue. She has shaped my views on many subjects from career choices to personal relationships and others. She’s done this for me by constantly telling me stories and offering advice and moral lessons along with it; I find it annoying at times, but there is a meaning behind it all. Unfortunately, I have a rat racer’s attitude towards life as well, this comes from my mom and society. I find it difficult to enjoy aspects of life as they are presented to me, and instead focus on the