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Behold, the birth of a child!
On this date, I was born, and my parents began to take care of me. I learned to trust them, as well as my caregivers at daycare. (Trust VS Mistrust) -
Back away, Mom and Dad!
Around the age of two, I began to demand I be allowed to dress, feed, and do everything for myself. (Autonomy VS Shame) -
C-A-T spells cat? Of course it does!
One day in the summer of 1998, I picked up a book and decided I wanted to read it - and so I did. I was given books, and encouraged when I hit a tough spot. (Initiative VS Guilt) -
Time to ride that big yellow bus.
At this time, I began formal schooling, jumping right into grade one. With encouragement and praise from my parents, making good grades and keeping perfect attendance were two of my first major accomplishments in elementary school. (Industry VS Inferiority) -
Choices, Choices.
During this time, choices have to be made about everything, as I make my way into true independence. I must decide in an essence what to do with my life, and learn about myself along the way. (Identity VS Role Confusion) -
Hello, love.
Prediction: I'll meet the person I'll marry. (Intimacy VS Isolation) -
A new generation begins
Prediction: I'll adopt a child, preferably one that would not have a decent home otherwise. (Generavitiy VS Stagnation) -
Sweet, Sweet Success
Prediction: With the world constantly changing, I'll look back and attempt to locate my path of impact on it. Hopefully, I will see both my successes and failures and feel satisfied. (Ego Integrity VS Despair)