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Infancy( birth to eighteen months)
In this stage, I first learned who I could rely on to have my needs met. Luckily I had a village to take care of me and I was able to build a strong relationship on this. The physical, emotional, cognitive, and moral development at this stage is all being fulfilled by their needs being met. Being comforted, fed, changed, and clean is the most important part of this stage. I personally resolved with trust, as all of my needs were met. The book supports this by stating "From warm, responsive care, infants gain a sense of trust, or confidence, that the world is good."

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Toddler(eighteen months to three years)
For me, autonomy was being able to have control over my body. These included picking out my own clothes but with some help to make sure I knew what matched, dressing myself, picking what I want for a snack or lunch, and being potty trained. I always loved picking my own outfits and food. I was a picky child but I was still asked to try new things. Now I am open to new things but I'm not afraid to say I don't like it. I didn't necessarily want to potty train. My parents did not force me however, and instead offered a reward if I went to the bathroom by myself. My reward was Oreos. Because of this, I resolved this issue with autonomy, control over myself and my body. A quote in the book that I believe embodies this is "when parents are over- or undercontrolling, the outcome is a child who feels forced and shamed and who doubts his ability to control impulses and act competently on his own."

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Early Childhood( three to five years)
To me, initiative and guilt mean different things than they do for Erikson. When I was about three years old, my brother was born. I was no longer an only child and I now had someone new to play with. My brother and I were always up to no good, and sometimes we would accidentally hurt each other, or break something. Of course we were disciplined, however, my parents always told me that it was okay to make mistakes, as long as we learn from them. We were taught to apologize when we did something wrong, and to tell the truth. Oftentimes if we told the truth we would get in less trouble than if we lied. Because of this, I would say I have resolved this with both shame, and guilt. Initiative teaches to make decisions with purpose, but wrong decisions are bound to happen and feeling guilt is healthy if we make wrong decisions. It teaches humility. A quote from the book to support this says "young children have a new sense of purposefulness. They are eager to tackle new tasks, join in activities with peers, and discover what they can do with the help of adults. They also make strides in conscious development."

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Middle Childhood(six to eleven years)
When I was six, my sister was born. The youngest, the baby. Industry is shown when children are encouraged and prideful with their accomplishments. I have always been told to do my personal best, and that I was smart and loved. My mother always set high expectations for me and my siblings. Because of this I was mostly confident in my schoolwork and sports. There have been times when I have felt inferiority, if I got bad grades in school my parents would tell me that they know I can do better, and that made me try my best, and get better grades. In my sports, I was never the best player. If I'm being honest, I was probably one of the worst. But, this does not mean that I was discouraged. My parents and grandparents would always show up to every softball and basketball game and cheered me on. This instilled in me responsibility and self-confidence. A quote to support this is "...which is resolved positively when experiences lead children to develop a sense of competence at useful skills and tasks."

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Adolescence(thirteen to twenty one years)
This is the state I am currently in as I am eighteen. As an early teen I was very confused in my role in life. I wasn't friends with the "popular" kids, but I wasn't considered a "loner". I was somewhere in the middle and I didn't know where to fit in. It took me a few years to build my self esteem and come out of my shell. Social media was not helpful with this as many people my age were going to parties or sneaking out. I did try a few of these things when I was sixteen and I realized I didn't like it. I realized I needed to find people who were fine with staying in and playing games instead of underage drinking or partying. I met my few close friends and have remained friends with these people every since. I believe as I grow my identity changes. I have only recently come to terms with my sexuality. I am eighteen and I have only recently been able to say that I am bisexual. I am comfortable with my morals and my personality but I will continue growing and changing as my life changes. A quote that I believe truly captures this concept is "Once reformed, identity continues to be redefined in adulthood as people reevaluate earlier commitments and choices."

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Early Adulthood(twenty-one to thirty-nine years)
Intimacy is the ability to form committed relationships. In early adulthood, it is important to form committed relationships, and keep them successful. Forming relationships that result in failure ends up in isolation and loneliness. I have not yet reached this stage in my life, however, I am forming new relationships. I have been in a committed relationship with my boyfriend for two years now and I hope to keep this successful. Intimacy can also include friendships. I have formed a close relationship with my current best friend, in just the last three months. I hope that as long as I can continue this, I can resolve this issue in intimacy. A quote from the book regarding this is "Young adults establish intimate relationships. Because of earlier disappointments, some individuals cannot form close bonds, and remain isolated."

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Middle Adulthood(Forty to sixty-five years)
This stage is what affects our sense of accomplishment. Many people feel the need to have children and make a difference by raising their own, or teaching children. However, some people do not feel the need to have children. Many people feel the need to make a difference in other ways, such as through a job, or supporting a good cause, or even just through living their lives the way they want to. I believe for me to accomplish generativity, I would like to have children of my own, raise them to be caring and kind humans, and be a teacher so I can make a difference for years to come. I hope that in doing this I will not deal with stagnation. A quote from the book that captures this concept states "Generativity means giving to the next generation through child-rearing, caring for others, or productive work."

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Old Age( Sixty-five years and older)
I have not yet reached this stage, but I know what this stage is supposed to be about. I would like to finish college, become a teacher, help the children learn and grow, and raise kids of my own to be kind and helpful to any and everyone. If I can do that, I will resolve with integrity. My favorite quote is "Integrity results from feeling that life was worth living as it happened."