My biological father represents gestalt psychology because he fits in the definition that many psychologists made. The definition is based upon the idea that we experience things as unified wholes, and many psychologists believed that one must look at the whole experience. Very much like burrito one would need various ingredients to make an amazing burrito. A choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onions, and many condiments. My relationship with my biological father is very complicated.
I was aware that I was not like many kids my age; they all had both of their parents. I became curious about the whereabouts of my biological father. Back in second grade I remember my mother planning a trip for my brother and I to gain some knowledge of our father. Although he did not live in Arizona anymore my mom still gathered enough money to get us a flight, cellphone, and disposable cameras. Let’s just say that it was supposed to be a two week vacation, and ended up being one, and I did not see my biological father for another 5 years.
Once he came back to Arizona he was able to take my mother back to court to gain 50/50 custody of us. The prolonged trial was a success, and we were able to split up the week to spend time with each of our parents. I soonly came to realize that I did not enjoy it. My biological father would leave us to work 24/7, while our stepmom watched us. My biological father lacked his form of a burrito. He did not understand the structure of a relationship because, he never:
I was aware that I was not like many kids my age; they all had both of their parents. I became curious about the whereabouts of my biological father. Back in second grade I remember my mother planning a trip for my brother and I to gain some knowledge of our father. Although he did not live in Arizona anymore my mom still gathered enough money to get us a flight, cellphone, and disposable cameras. Let’s just say that it was supposed to be a two week vacation, and ended up being one, and I did not see my biological father for another 5 years.
Once he came back to Arizona he was able to take my mother back to court to gain 50/50 custody of us. The prolonged trial was a success, and we were able to split up the week to spend time with each of our parents. I soonly came to realize that I did not enjoy it. My biological father would leave us to work 24/7, while our stepmom watched us. My biological father lacked his form of a burrito. He did not understand the structure of a relationship because, he never:
- Sat my brother and I down to explain why he missed out for so many years.
- Tried to keep a functioning relationship between him and I.
- Tried to get to know us.
- Contact me, personally.
- Affection.
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