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Learning Basic Trust vs. Basic Mistrust
I was loved and nurtured by my parents and my brother. I believe that I developed the trust and security needed to have Basic Trust and succeed at the first stage of development. -
Birth
I was brought into the world. A light was born in the darkness. -
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Learning Autonomy vs. Shame
I do not remember much from this time, but from what I do I was successful. I was the child that wanted to do everything myself, but one thing that was different was how I wanted to be connected to my family, and once I was taught something, only I could do it. It was a balanced sense of independence. I was not ashamed. -
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Learning Initiative vs. Guilt
This is where my development seems obscured. I was definitely Imaginative and I could very well work with others to accomplish goals and tasks. However, I do think I was so much of a leader; that is not to say I could not do it, I just preferred not to. I did hang out with various people, and because of this and the other facts, I feel that I was able to succeed at the third crisis. -
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Industry vs. Inferiority
I have definitely related with my peers throughout the seven years of this crisis' timespan. Almost all of my 'damn good friends' are met during this time, and quite a few buddies are made. I also learned to love the various games that evolved to more than just structured play, such as complex games like Dungeons and Dragons and Magic that involve abstract thought. Learning becomes important, and reading becomes key in my life. I have definitely passed this crisis successfully. -
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Learning Identity vs. Identity Diffusion
I had a rebellious stage in my own right, and in some ways it clings to me today in a softer way (ideals more than actions). I feel that I could aptly say "who I am", and I know that I began to develop myself. I wish to achieve and to be successful. I begin to formulate my future, such as my career and role in the world (Astrophysics; 7th grade). Ever since then everything has simply been building up to my adult life, and preparing myself for it. (continued in next box). -
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Learning Identity vs. Identity Diffusion (continued)
Along with the want to achieve in life and in the moment, I realized my sexual identity (women, who may be crazy, are one of the best things on Earth). I also took strong interest in philosophy and politics during this time, and so my set of ideals are very apparent and built; that is not to say they can't change and evolve, but there is a base. I have certainly participated in psychosocial moratorium, and have taken breaks to find myself. I am not done with this crisis, but it seems to be well. -
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Future Crises and Myself
While its impossible to tell what the future will hold, I do feel that I will be able to navigate those crises. I am apt to be able to succeed in intimacy in my own way, and that I will be able to care for children. It will be a long journey, but my choices have made me successful thus far, and so if I follow those steps to success and to achievement, I will be able to complete those future crises in a successful manner. -
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Goals and the Future
Starting with college, I want to earn my Masters Degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics, and then perhaps my Doctorate. I hope to someday contribute to the greater wealth of knowledge about the universe, and perhaps that someday I may contribute to something greater in the world if I don't see the benefits in my life. I want to have a house and a job that can pay for it. Most importantly, I wan to have someone to share my life with; perhaps lives to share with her. To know that I was successful.
