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My Father's Dying.

Phillipa Malpas1

  • 1Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland, New Zealand.

The Permanente Journal
|December 28, 2018
PubMed
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Monarch butterfly populations are declining near a small pond. This narrative reflects on the end of summer and a father

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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Personal Narrative

Background:

  • Monarch butterfly populations have historically been abundant around small ponds.
  • Observational data suggests a decline in monarch butterfly numbers.
  • The narrative context is set during the end of summer, a period of natural transition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the observed decline of monarch butterflies.
  • To explore personal reflections on environmental changes and life transitions.
  • To intertwine ecological observations with personal experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative observation of monarch butterfly populations.
  • Personal journaling to record reflections and experiences.
  • Narrative storytelling to connect environmental and personal themes.

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Main Results:

  • A noticeable decrease in monarch butterflies around a specific pond.
  • The juxtaposition of natural cycles (end of summer) with personal loss.
  • Journal entries provide an intimate perspective on the observed changes.

Conclusions:

  • The decline of monarch butterflies is a significant observation.
  • Environmental changes can be deeply intertwined with personal life events.
  • The narrative serves as a poignant reflection on loss and ecological shifts.