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Erickson's first stage was important for me because I was so close to my father, he was my security blanket. I went through this stage believing in caregivers, a safe world, reaching goals and trusting my mom and dad.

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At Grandmas in my Red Rocking Chair age 2.5 years old

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Erickson's second stage I was told that I was a controlling toddler. I went through this stage being focused and developing self control. When I wasn't walking or running around I was relaxing in "MY" favorite red rocking chair.

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Sneaking in the pantry for a snack.... and I got caught ; ) age 4 years old

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Erickson's third stated was important for me due to pre school, being controlling and powerful and interactions with my best friends. Hence, I was told not to get food because mom was cooking dinner.

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Erickson's fourth stage was me being a social butterfly, interacting with my friends and pets. Who says a dog can't be your best friend. My mom always told me that I had an obsession with dogs.. here's the picture to prove it.

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Erickson's fifth stage I went through this stage developing a sense of self and independence. These were the years where I learned to drive and got roped into going to Prom with my friends ex boyfriend.

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Cute Photo from the internet, haven't gotten to experience any of this in life yet...

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Erickson's sixth stage.. I'm currently in this stage, forming intimate and loving relationships with other people. This can sometimes be a hard stage due to isolation and loneliness. I currently trying to date, praying for marriage and kids one day.

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Hope to be as happy as this couple one day

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Erickson's seventh stage takes place in the middle of adulthood, currently I'm 33 years old working towards a career in teaching, getting organized, working on myself and hoping for stability in a relationship or marriage in the future.

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Loved this photo of this couple and love the caption as well.

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Erickson's eighth stage is the last stage that I can only hope that I reach. In this stage you hopefully have built a life that you can look back on with happiness. At this stage I hope to have the same wisdom as I thought my grandparents had and the elderly people in this picture.