Comments

To Beatrice: 
"I really liked what your aunt had to say. I agreed with most of her perspectives on allopathy treatment. I really liked the second question that you asked her, which goes into the reasoning behind choices that the dominant discourses make. What I think you could do to better this post is add some of your own insights, and your own perspectives. Otherwise it was really great and interesting to read!"
From Beatrice:
"I really enjoyed reading your blog post because it flowed very nicely and wasn't trying to be something pretentious moreover something genuine and sincere. You outlined your insight well with the beginning being about the dominant discourse versus what your family does differently. Next you wrote about what your brother had to say and added in your own personal insights on top of his and added in your own personal experience about your mothers death (I knew you were a strong lady but I wasn't aware of to the extent, I'm sorry about that). Finally you concluded your post very nicely with your brothers insightful quote, It's important to check in with oneself."

To Ruben:

"I really liked that you showed how your parents developed their ways in caring for the ill and dying, it was a great way to show how you have adopted these ways. However, I do think that your post could use some proof reading and more depth and insight. I love that you've acknowledged that you now "feel bad" and "show respect" to people who die, but I would like to know that you do this because it feels right, or maybe because that's what society tells us to do? I would just like you to go more into depth in this post."


From Ruben:
"I agree with Beatrice. I also wanted to say that I thought it was really cool for you to ask your brother about his thoughts, and still try and find other opinions about illness and dying. You really took the initiative, and I also thought ending the post going back to your brother, was good also. You wanted to make sure that he got what he wanted to say out, and you got what you wanted to hear."

Younger person (Cai Oglesby):

"I really admire you for choosing to write about this. It couldn't have been easy, and you are such a strong person.

Your last sentence stood out to me, about stepping out of your comfort zone. I completely agree with you. That's an interesting thought that you could look deeper into. Why? How does one go about doing that? Just stuff to think about."

Older person (Joaquin Noguera):
"Naima Bambina,

Thank you for selecting me as one of the readers of your blog! :)

This particular topic happens to be one that is of great interest to me. As the interviewee, I enjoyed reading your piece and found it gripping and thought-provoking, with hints of your smug, silly sense of humor smeared throughout each line. ;)

In my favorite line from your blog you apply descriptive language that allows the reader to more clearly envision the subject and the conversation as it develops. You created a slight tone of suspense and offered a quote before presenting the ideas of the subject. Very engaging! I particularly like this point "...After laughing about his runny nose, his facial expression rearranged to a more stern look. "I have witnessed many different illnesses, like the ones I mentioned before."

Nice to read you. And I look forward to the others ;"