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Trust vs. Mistrust
Born on August 13, 1977 to two young parents, my brother and I learned early on to take care of each other -
Autonomy s. Shame and Doubt
12-18 months to 3 years, my parents were struggling and divorced when I was 3. I often acted out and was quite the daredevil. -
Initiative vs. Guilt
3 to 5-6 years, I began enduring severe abuse. My mom would always say we "needed" my step-father to survive... -
Industry vs. Inferiority
I spent these years troubled and shifted from relatives home to relatives home -
Identity vs. Role Diffusion
Adolesence to adulthood, I never really new my place or how to handle people with "normal' life experiences -
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Early adulthood, HUGE fear of relationships and many bouts of self-destructive behaviors -
Generosity vs. Stagnation
Middle adulthood, I've undone years of doing and am a happy, well adjusted mommy and am working on me and my family each and every day. I thank God for my grace and the blessings that made me who I am today. -
Erikson's Stages of Development
I can connect my life and growing pains to all of Erikson's theory of development.
