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Miranda Gains Competence: Industry Vs. Inferiority
During Miranda's ski racing career, she went to Junior Olympics 3 years in a row and placed top 10 multiple times. This was when miranda received the most support from her family and coaches. She was confident in her ability to achieve goals, and reach her full potential! In Erikson's 4th stage, industry vs inferiority, children are developing a sense of pride in their accomplishments to feel confident in their identity, rather than doubting themselves and feeling inferior. -
Miranda Finds Her Independence: Identity Vs. Role Confusion
After Miranda graduated high school, she found her independence by taking a year off after high school to ski race across the US. In Erikson's 5th stage, identity vs. role confusion, the search for finding one's self, and identity, through intense exploration of personal beliefs, goals, and values. After finding herself and gaining her independence after a year of ski racing, Miranda made the move to Alaska! -
Miranda Moves in With her Boyfriend: Intimacy vs. Isolation
After dating her boyfriend 8 years, growing up together and going to college together, they finally moved in together to expand their relationship ever more. In Erikson's 6th stage, intimacy vs, isolation, creating happy relationships in a safe and loving environment with commitment and avoiding fear and isolation, expanding one's love to another.
