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The first stage of Erikson's development is the most important as it dictates how you enter relationships. I was a crier when I was a child, and I even was told I was born screaming bloody murder. My parents would cater to every daily need I had like being fed, being changed, or just simply getting attention. I was able to form a bond with them as my newborn/one year self and find the first two people I trusted.

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The second stage of Erikson's stages of development is when a child finds themselves struggling to do tasks without their parents. At this age I found myself having to go to the bathroom on my own. I was extremely scared of the toilet and thought a monster would flush me with it. I wanted my parents to be with me every step of the way until I realized that couldn't be the case in order for me to learn.

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This stage of Erikson's development is when a child is able to establish power in their life and beginning to find freedom in their lives. I remember being so nervous the first day of pre-school cause all I really knew were my parents. I was so nervous to be left without them. After my mother finally got me unattached from her leg it only took me a matter of time to begin to explore the classroom and to find my first friend.

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The fourth stage of Erikson's development is when the comparison begins to start. The academics begin to feel harder, and you begin to associate yourself with how you are performing in different areas. The child can also start to struggle in interactions with peers. I begin to find discomfort with my title of being the shy student. I felt I needed to stay in a toxic friend group because it was where I belonged, and I was too scared to branch out.

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The fifth stage of Erikson's stages of development is where children start to search for their identity. In high school, I found myself questioning who I was and where I belonged. I was in three totally different friend groups, and it left me in confusion on who I was. I began to feel depressed, and I even questioned my appearance when comparing to others.

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This stage of Erikson's stages of development is when someone finds the value in relationships. They can either feel the love of the people around them or notice the void of loneliness surrounding them. I have begun to notice this as I have come out of high school. It is much harder to find friendships and to maintain them. I find myself stressed and tired which ruins any plans with people.

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This stage of Erikson's development is when you begin to build your legacy. Stagnation is where you have a lack of energy and don't find a need to do the next exciting thing. This can affect how you view your life overall. Generativity is taking the steps to make many achievements. I hope to have a successful career in teaching and to make a huge impact on my students. I also hope to get married and raise a family to continue my legacy.

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This is the final stage of Erikson's stages of development. It is when you find yourself at old age and reflecting back on your life. You can find despair in the life you led or great pride. The goal of this is to find generativity in your life and fulfill many wishes. I hope my mental health is in a positive state and that I am proud of the life I lived. I hope that I changed the lives of many students in positive ways, that I had a happy family, and that I am a successful writer.