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During the first stage, develops trust or mistrust according to how the caregiver treats the infant. "Baby develops sense of whether world is a good and safe place." When I needed food or was sick I responded with trust in my caregiver and was given what I needed and taken care of. My parents made sure always to provide clothing, shelter, and nutrition and in my early years provided me with a positive outlook on the world.

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During the second stage. the child starts to what things to be done their way. "Child develops a balance of independence and self-sufficiency over shame and doubt." I definitely responded with independence when it came to food choices and what I wanted to play with.

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During stage three children are open to new to learning new activities. During this stage, I entered Kindergarden and it's where I got introduced to new games and activities. I was open to learning how to play and follow rules. "Child develops initiative when trying new activities and is not overwhelmed by guilt."

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During the fourth stage, Children pay attention to what's acceptable according to their culture. Coming from a Mexican household I learned what was disrespectful and the norms that needed to be followed in order to be seen as respectful. "Child must learn skills of the culture or face feelings of incompetence"

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During stage five adolescents have identity issues and are learning to navigate their life. I had identity issues I was unsure of what I was good at or what type of person I wanted others or myself to view me as. "Adolescences must determine sense of self (Who am I?) or experience confusion about roles."

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During this sixth stage, relationships become a big part of the person's life as they take the next step in their life. I was afraid of commitment which isolated me at times but with time and patience, I was able to open up and commit without fear. "Person seeks to make commitments to others or may suffer from isolation or self-absorption"

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During stage seven, adults take on the role of guiding other generations in order to not to commit the same things (a form of advice). I have not gone through this stage, but I'm looking forward to hearing other younger generations' thoughts and being a form of help. "Mature adults is concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation or else feels personal impoverishment"

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During stage eight elders reflect on their life and either is satisfied or have regret. Another stage I have not gone through, but I think I'll be satisfied for the most part if I reach my goals and dream or try to at least. "Elderly person archives acceptance of own life, allowing of acceptance of death, or else despairs over inability to relive life."