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Stage one of Erikson's eight stages of life is trust vs mistrust. This stage occurs from birth till about 1 and half years old. This stage the baby needs constant care and attention. In our textbook by Gabriela Martorell it says "In these early months, babies need to develop a balance between trust, which lets them form intimate relationships, and mistrust, which enables them to protect themselves." My mom told me when I was in this stage I cried a lot just like most infants do. My parents were always there whenever I cried to help me with whatever it was I needed help with. Since they did this I developed a strong sense of trust and mistrust. I knew that I could trust my parents to do what I needed them to.

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Stage two of Erikson's eight stages of life is autonomy vs shame and doubt. This stage is from 1 to 3 years old. In this stage we start to want to do more things by ourselves. We are trying to discover more about the world and want to use our own judgement about things. In our textbook by Gabriela Martorell it says "As children are better able to make their wishes understood, they become more powerful and independent. Because unlimited freedom is neither safe nor healthy, said Erikson, shame and doubt also have a necessary place." Potty training is a pretty big deal in this stage. Potty training took a while for me. I was trying to do more things by myself including going to the bathroom. I would always try to do it myself but would scream for my parents when I did need help. I was still being praised for trying stuff on my own though. Being able to try most things myself but with some help from parents helped me get through this stage.

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Stage three of Erikson's eight stages of life is initiative vs guilt. This stage lasts from ages three to five. In this stage children try to do more things without asking but are realizing that you still need approval for most things before being able to do them. In our textbook by Gabriela Martorell it says "Children want to do more and more. At the same time, they are learning that some of the things they want to do meet social approval, whereas others do not." As a kid I was a big fan of the wiggles. I loved watching the show and would watch it as much as I could, because of that I would try to turn the tv on a lot because I wanted to watch them. I would go up and reach for the button on the tv to turn it on. Most of the time it would be ok for me to turn the tv on. Sometimes my parents would not allow me to watch the tv at the time. Learning that there were times that I could not turn the tv on and watch the wiggles before asking helped me get through this stage of life.

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Stage four of Erikson's eight stages of life is industry vs inferiority. This stage is from 6 to 11 years old. In this stage children try to learn the skills they need to learn so that they can strive in their society. If they are unable to learn these skills they might feel inferior to others. In our textbook by Gabriela Martorell it says "Children must learn the productive skills their culture requires or else face feelings of inferiority." I had some great grade-school teachers when I was growing up. The teachers at my elementary school did really well with making sure that each kid was given equal opportunities in whatever it was we were doing. My parents also did well in making sure that I was learning what I needed to learn in school. The help of my elementary school teachers and parents made sure that I did not feel inferior to anyone. Even if I knew another child did better than me at schoolwork we were most likely friends so rather than feeling inferior I was just happy for my friend, which is what helped me get through this stage.

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Stage 5 of Erikson's eight stages of life is identity vs identity confusion. This stage is from 12 to 18 years old. In this stage you really try to discover more about yourself. You are really questioning yourself and who you are. You go through puberty and high school during this stage. In our textbook by Gabriela Martorell says "an adolescent seeks to develop a coherent sense of self, including the role she or he is to play in society." I tried a lot of different things during this period of life. I started working at the age of 15 just because I wanted to have my own money. I did well in high school and went through it with my best friends. In high school I always had thought I wanted to be a lawyer. I attended college for one year after high school and then dropped out. I did some more experimenting and then finally landed on what I think my role or job in society is, which is to become a teacher. All of the support from family and friends helped me get through this stage of life.

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Stage 6 of Erikson's eight stages of life is intimacy vs isolation. This stage is from ages 19 to 40 years old. In this stage you are exploring your relationships with others and ourself. You are trying to keep your lifelong friendships and relationships. In an article from simplypsychology.org written by Sean McLeod it says "during this stage, the major conflict centers on forming intimate, loving relationships with other people." My mom has had super long friendships with people she was in the same sorority as her. She is also involved with that sorority today. I think my mom keeping in touch with these people and being involved in other activities outside of her work has helped her in successfully building strong relationships with people outside of her main family which has not left her to feel isolated. Those things are what helped her get through this stage of her life.

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Stage 7 of Erikson's eight stages of life is generativity vs stagnation. This stage of life is from ages 40 to 65. In this stage you are trying to make sure you are making your mark on the world. You are making sure people are going to remember you and what you did, whether that be through your children or your work. In an article on simplypsychology.org written by Sean McLeod it says "We give back to society through raising our children, being productive at work, and becoming involved in community activities and organizations. Through generativity, we develop a sense of being a part of the bigger picture." My grandma is 80 years old and is a retired single mother with one child. Before she was retired she was a third grade teacher at her small town's elementary school. She has been a single parent for most of her life but was successful in raising my mom. She also was a third grade teacher for a long time. She retired a while ago but her being able to teach and raise my mom I think has given her that real sense of generativity which helped her get through this stage of life.

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Stage 8 of Erikson's eight stages is integrity vs despair. This stage of life lasts from age 65 until death. In this stage of life we look back and reflect on the achievements and accomplishments we experienced in our lives. In an article on simplypsychology.com written by Sean McLeod it says "It is during this time that we contemplate our accomplishments and can develop integrity if we see ourselves as leading a successful life." My grandma has told me a lot about her life and the achievements she got during her long life. She graduated from IU while she was raising my mom as a single mother. She taught for many years as a third grade teacher. She has had a big impact on her community and a lot of people in her town admire her. She has traveled to a lot of places. She raised a daughter by herself. My grandma has accomplished a lot in her life and continues to do more. I think doing these things has helped my grandma continue to get through this stage of life.