Erikson Timeline by Felysiti Chumley

Stage 1 Trust vs Mistrust (Birth-18 months)

fchumley1 — 2025-02-25 01:20:32 UTC

Trust vs mistrust in this stage mean the child is fully dependent on the parents, and it was whether or not the parents would tend to the baby's needs.

Moms' response - Didn't have any reason to not trust parents, they cared to my needs when I needed them.

Interviewed my momma

fchumley1 — 2025-02-25 01:32:39 UTC

Outside on tricycle, riding around playing, then told by parents to come in the house with her and her sister, dad sat her down on his lap, he was crying, he then proceeded to tell her and her sister that their parents weren't going to be together anymore. Felt very sad and scared that they were separating. This event developed during the Industry vs. Inferiority stage. Her middle childhood years. If this event had not happened, her life would have been completely different.

Stage 2 Autonomy vs Shame and Guilt (18 months-3)

fchumley1 — 2025-02-25 01:34:13 UTC

This stage means that during this stage, the baby is still adapting to trusting the parents. They start to express things and learn they have a voice.

Moms' response - Able to explore things on my own without any guesses. Was given praises when I completed things on my own

Stage 3 Initiative vs Guilt (3-5)

fchumley1 — 2025-02-25 01:39:24 UTC

The child really starts to discover things on their own and looks to the parents for reassurance about what they discovered. They want the parents to feel proud of them.

Moms' response - Always had parents with me and no reason as to why I should feel guilty, had positive influences

Stage 4 Industry vs Inferiority (6-12)

fchumley1 — 2025-02-25 01:51:33 UTC

Same as the last stage, the child makes discoveries on their own and look to their parents for guidance and acknowledgement. However, the parents react to their response determines how they self-reflect on themselves.

Moms' response - When I was learning how to tie my shoes, my parents let me keep trying and told me not to give up when I wanted to.

Stage 5 Identity vs Confusion (12-18)

fchumley1 — 2025-02-25 01:54:56 UTC

Finding out who you are as a person, what characteristics you have gravitated upon yourself. Some people are still even having trouble with this stage later on in life depending on their circumstances.

Moms' response - Had a good grasp to who I was and there weren't any outside influences making me confused about who I was

Stage 6 Intimacy vs Isolation (18-40)

fchumley1 — 2025-02-25 01:57:40 UTC

This doesn't necessarily mean that you have to have a romantic partner, this means that you can have intimacy with friendships, work colleagues, and even mentorship relationships. Having an intimate relationship with a friend is one of the most special bonds.

Moms' response - Overall, I have good friendships and people that I can count on when I need them. Sometimes I like to be isolated, but I'm not constantly isolated

Stage 7 Generativity vs Stagnation (40-65)

fchumley1 — 2025-02-25 02:02:18 UTC

This is where you decide if you want to make one more lasting impression on life and doing something that impacts the world or going the opposite direction and just being content with where you're at.

Moms' response - Due to life circumstances, I feel like it has made me Vire this direction. I am content to a point with working and going home, being by myself and isolated. When I'm at work, I think it's my release and my chance to get out and about without the chaos of being around too many people. I feel like this is my contribution to help others as well as myself

Final Stage Integrity vs Despair (65-Death)

fchumley1 — 2025-02-25 02:05:00 UTC

The final stage, this stage is where you reflect back on your life and truly decide if in your time on earth, you're completely satisfied with how you've spent it, or you're filled with regret about how spent your life.

Moms' response - Being an adult sucks, life sucks, there are many things I question and regret throughout my life. I constantly question whether or not I'm doing or have done the right thing for my kids because I'm the only parent. I don't have anyone to consult with on any decisions. I question whether or not I should have pushed them harder with different things or encouraged them more with activities they wanted to do and different things that spiked their interest. Was it too hard or not harsh enough when it came to discipline? Everything started when your father and I started to separate but the doubt got worse when he passed away. Many people say that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, we aren't given any more than we can handle. Feeling like you are just existing day to day is no way to live.