Experience: As an infant and early toddler I received a lot of love from my parents; however my parents did argue a lot. I believe that despite the nurture I received from both of them I felt unsafe and unsecure. As I got older I became very shy, although now this has changed. The text explains this situation as follows: " If mistrust is predominant, children will view the world as unfriendly and unpredictable and will have trouble forming quality relationships" (Martorell 150).

Experience: During this age I became very strong willed when it came to my toys. My parents would ask me to share with my sister but I was very strong willed on my decision. However, I would say overall during my toddler years I was very obedient. If my mom asked me to hold her hand when walking across the street, I would listen. So I wouldn't put myself in a single category. The text actually states there should be a healthy balance between the two: " Because unlimited freedom is neither safe nor healthy, said Erikson, shame and doubt also have a necessary place. Toddlers need adults to set appropriate limits and shame and doubt help them recognize the need for those limits" (Martorell 157).

Experience: At preschool age I wanted to take the initiative to do more and more "adult things," like helping mom cook or bake for example. However at the same time I was aware of the social norms of my peers. I participated in activities that met social approval like playing outside, imaginative play, and coloring. So I had a balance between the two parts. Which the text states is a good things because "children develop the virtue of purpose, the courage to envision and pursue goals without being unduly inhibited by guilt or fear of punishment" (Martorell 210).

Experience: I was a late reader. For some reason I just couldn't get it and I remember being so frustrated and embarrassed because I had to get pulled aside in small group for extra help. I was constantly nervous that the teacher would call on me to read in front of the class. However, my mom started working with me more at home and I would pay attention, and eventual I got it. It instilled in me that I can reach any goal I set my mind to if I work hard, and this stuck with me all through my school years. The text states: "if this stage is successfully resolved, children develop a view of themselves as being able to master skills and complete tasks" (Martorell 276).

Experience: From middle school to college I was searching for my identity and where exactly I fit in at. I would float to different friend groups trying to see if I found my calling, but each time I tried it just left me feeling more empty and even depressed. It was in 2020, my freshman year of college, that Lord Jesus Christ found me. And I learned that my identity is in Jesus Christ, and I have never felt more satisfied! The text states this to support my experience: "Adolescents who resolve the identity crisis satisfactorily develop the virtue of fidelity... Fidelity also can mean identification with a set of values, and ideology, a religion, a political movement, a creative pursuit, or an ethnic group" (Martorell 336).

Experience: This is the currently the stage I would say I am in. I have talked to a couple of guys over the past 2 years, none of them though turned into relationships, but it gave me a chance to get to know them. Although I haven't made any commitments to a relationship I believe that I still considered to be part of the intimacy category because the text states, "the person is seeks to make commitment to others" (Martorell 11), and I am actively seeking.

Experience: I am currently not at this stage yet. However I would hope to be at generativity when I reach this stage of life. I know that the Lord has given me a strong desire to want shape the next generation and to give and serve others. A resolution to someone in stagnation would be maybe volunteering, I believe that serving others doesn't only bring joy in others hearts but yours as well. Maybe even righting put personal goals, and trying to realistically accomplish them. I believe that this would be a solution to getting ride of "a feeling of personal impoverishment" (Martorell 11)

Experience: I am currently not at this stage yet, but I believe I would be at integrity. This is because of my beliefs in this life as well a "death." The text states that the opposite is "despair over inability to relive life' (Martorell 11). A resolution would be taking advantage of the time you still have, and cherishing the loved ones you still have.