After my first semester of graduate social work field work last semester, I decided that I wanted to better keep track of the experiences and lessons I have. This term I am going to try doing that through blogging. (I guess I'm on a blogging kick right now. lol)
Last week I had an interesting encounter on the bus as I was on my way home from class. Due to seeing seats in the back and wanting to leave room in the front for others, I ended up sitting in the back. When I got back there a man (who later told me he was 48) said Happy New Year to me and I returned the greeting. I had my earbuds on, listening to my music, and assumed that he would let me sit and enjoy that during my ride. But, no.
This man proceeded to tell me about how he had a really nice house and two cars and all he needed was a woman. I just nod politely and continue to listen to my music. He goes on to talk about how his wife wanted a Mustang and he got it for her - at this point he starts to tear up - and then she died in her sleep from internal bleeding. He was very emotional and had to stop a couple times due to his tears. Before it was time for me to get off the bus he tells me that the guy I marry will take care of me. I was just like "thank you". This whole time he kept saying how all he needed in a woman was to take care of the house while he worked. As he talked to me I kept thinking about how he seemed to be searching for fulfillment in life and thought that a woman would give that feeling of wholeness. I guess all he needed on that bus ride was someone to listen. Thank you empathy training from internship last semester!
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