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This first stage is from ages 0-2 in where we have to learn to trust the world or not. This decision is usually based on our parents. My mother was very loving and caring so as a child I was very trusting of the world

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This stage, ages of 2-4, we are becoming a person who can make small decisions and this time will effect how we make decisions as an adult as well. While my mom was supportive, my dad was not and criticized me instead of helping me learn and I now often overthink decisions now.

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During our preschool years, ages 4-5, children face initiative vs guilt meaning will I be shamed for my decisions or will I be supported? In my childhood I had many older cousins who supported me playing with them and learning so I gained Initiative.

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During ages 5-12, a longer stage than the previous, we deal with industry and inferiority. This means if a child will work for what they want or feel as though they cannot get to where they want to be. My mother supported my interests and told me I could succeed while my dad didn’t so I really struggled with this until more recent years.

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This stage occurs during adolescence. This is where a person is trying to understand who they are in this world and where they fit in. I think everyone struggles with this to some extent. For me personally I changed very drastically from the beginning of high school to where I am at now at 23.

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This stage begins in early adulthood and lasts through mid adulthood, ages 20-40. During this stage people often form relationships in which they will have for the rest of their lives. People who have struggled with earlier stages may feel isolated during this time. I have formed a few friendships that I feel that will last, but I also just ended a relationship that I thought would last so I understand both sides of this stage.

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During this stage people often feel they want to give back to younger generations, but if they choose not to they often feel a sense of emptiness or stagnation. I have not reached this stage, but I like to help people so I feel as though I will want to give back and resort to generativity.

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As people reach the end of their lives they question what they meant to the world and the impact they had. If the person feels their lives were meaningful they feel integrity but if they feel their life was meaningless then they feel despair. I am very far from this stage, but I try to live my life in a meaningful way so when I reach this stage I feel integrity.

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Martorell, G. (2023). Child, 3rd edition. McGraw Hill.