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Birth to One Year, ability to trust, confidence and security in world
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All of Erikson's Theories will eventually fit into my life, so long as I live long and continue to evolve emotionally. However for now, I am still floating about in Identity vs Role Confusion, oh to be a teenager!
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My parents: My parents were happy to see their child christened. More than anything it was the pride of their parents which delighted the family.
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My Parents: My mom was thrilled that her antics could cause an emotional response. I had learned to fit in with society, smiling when ‘happy’.
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My Parents: My parents were worried to leave me in the custody of someone else, but all went well, and my connection with my grandmother formed.
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My Parents: I was finally responsive to the name Emily! The name started to suit me more as I continued to respond.
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My Parents: The entire experience as rather messy. I was not a picky eater, but the mess made it seem like I might have been!
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One to three years, assert independence, confidence and security in ability to survive
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I learned quickly and often slept walked to use the bathroom at night. This was a great relief of my parents who used cloth diapers.
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I feared the changes surrounding me, my babysitter had two sons who had pet rats. I never returned there, my mum realized the change was too soon. I returned home and felt safe.
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My first word was “Dad”, from there I learned well; however was very shy and only spoke among my close family. Even now most of my memories are feature my own silence.
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It took a long time before I could spend a full Sunday away from my family, but was never fully comfortable. The other children were very loud, I preferred the quiet sanctuary.
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My parents “left” my last soother at my campsite at the end of the camping season, we would not return there. I cried a lot but eventually came to terms with the change/loss.
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Three to six years, assert self, confidence and security in ability to make decisions
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This was my family’s choice, and I recall being relieved not to return to the Sunday school children again. The religious implications were not conscious at this point.
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I recall long hours playing with my stuffed animals, I was never happier than when surrounded by these friends and my family.
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I learned to spell my name the summer before kindergarten; I recall it seeming so necessary in order to be accepted at school. My Mum and Aunt Cheryl were both present and helpful.
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My sister, Mum and Dad walked me to school, both my sister and I in dresses. I was so happy to be like her, but very fearful of the other students in the class. Already I developed an aversion to my teacher writing on the “stories” that I handed in.
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I recall this being very difficult. I made a few close friends and stuck close to them. Still I preferred to play with my cousins and sister, the memories of Sunday dinners and sleepovers with them are the only that I still guard with intensity
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Six to puberty, sense of pride in accomplishments, initiate projects, confident and secure in ability to reach goals
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I clearly recall the first time I put effort into school work. I was in grade 3, and read a book about loons. For the first time I handed in my report on this book early for it to be edited, I was resentful to see mistakes but learned from them and got 0 on the report.
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At this point I had decided that I would like to become a lifeguard and swim instructor, I took the time and effort to get the prerequisites in order to make this possible.
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From a young age I was always passionate about animals. Finally I made the personal decision to stop eating meat, and have never looked back. This was also the beginning of my love for the environment.
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I was terrified to babysit at first. I had always been the kid sister, never the responsible one. I learned to love the kids, and taking care of them.
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The first time I got this gift was the day before a pool party. As was the second. Shitt. I didn’t have a good relationship with my Mum at this point and I was one of the first of my friends to get it. I was at first proud to be physically maturing, then frustrated, as it was less than enjoyable.
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Adolescence, additional independence, future oriented, confidence and security in individual identity
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I honestly love my job. It has been one of the most rewarding moments in my life. I worked hard to get my job, and now look forward to every minute I spend at the pool.
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Once arriving at Denison I only had one best friend left in this school, my two others had gone to Huron. It was sad to see them go, but I also recall a distinct relief at being able to start over. Our group had virtually fallen apart the year before when one of our group members moved away.
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This club is the reason I attend this school. My love for the environment has blossomed and every event we run is more important to me than most other things.
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My choices were always my own. My parents were supportive but not suggestive. I followed my love of science up until mid-first semester of grade 12, at which point I realized that ”oops I hate science” and moved onto a course which was English oriented.
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The wait to hear back from these school is horrible. I stress everyday, and check my emails far too often. I have gotten into McMaster, which is very exciting, but that’s only 1/3!
