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BORN
I was the first born child to Ken & Karyn Ryan on April 1st, 1994 in Alexandria, VA. My parents were both working lawyers in Washington D.C. -
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INFANCY: TRUST vs. MISTRUST
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0-10 Years Old
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Will: Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt
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MY BROTHER WAS BORN
With the addition of a little boy to the family, typically more focus is put on the newborn. This helped to contribute to my toddlerhood stage, where I learned to initiate tasks on my own rather than constantly rely on my parents. -
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Purpose: Initiative vs. Guilt
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Competence: Industry vs. Inferiority
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ATTEND MY FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARDEN
This begins my elementary school development where I learn how to apply myself to tasks in a structured setting. I attended Forestville Elementary until 3rd grade and switched to the G.T. Program at Colvin Run Elementary to finish elementary school. -
MY SISTER WAS BORN
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10-20 Years Old
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BEGINNING OF MY GYMNASTICS CAREER
As silly as it sounds to begin a career at the age of 10, I began competing gymnastics in the state of Maryland and along the east coast. From 11 years old, I learned how to apply myself to the task of practicing before school at 7 A.M. and after school as well, and continued to do so for the next three years. -
I get surgery on my finger.
I fractured my right ring finger from gymnastics and had to have surgery where 3 pins were put in it. -
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Fidelity: Identity vs. Role Confusion
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A friend dies in a car accident.
As we grow up, people have many different encounters with death and mine was a friend, Haeley, who passed away in a car accident in Olney, MD. For the next few months, Haeley's best friend and my best friend, Lexi went through depression. When there is a tragedy, we see the different ways people use to cope with them. -
Graduate from Stone Ridge
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Go to Auburn University
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20-30 Years Old
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Love: Intimacy vs. Isolation
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Graduate from Auburn and get my first job
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1st Apartment with roommates
Get my first apartment, living on my own with three friends. This shows my growth towards independent living and shows responsibility. -
Get a Golden Retreiver
Since I grew up with golden retrievers I have always been used to and familiar with them and will continue to have a dog in my own adult life. I name her Haeley. -
Get Married
I will get married at age 28 and have a destination wedding to the Caribbean. This event signifies my maturity towards forming a close, loving relationship. -
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30-40 Years Old
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Have my 1st baby
At age, 31 I will have my first child, named Brett. -
Buy a bigger house with my husband
We will buy a cute starter home in a well established and safe community to start our family. -
Have my 2nd Baby & begin to work part-time
Raising my one son with my husband is going well and my husband has been promoted to a very high position in a law firm, so we have another baby when I am 36 years old. This time, a girl, named Maddie and I decide to work part-time to be able to take care of both kids. -
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40-50 Years Old
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Buy a beach house in Outer Banks, NC
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Care: Generativity vs. Stagnation
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Take family dream vacation to Italy
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My son graduates from high school and goes to college
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50-60 Years Old
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My son graduates from UC Berkely with honors & my daughter goes to college
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Attend my son's wedding
As my son is getting married and starting his own family, my time as a parent raising my own children and teaching them to find thier identity and social roles is coming to an end. -
My second child graduates from college and gets a job.
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60-70 Years Old
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Experience with empty nest syndrome
As my children are growing up, I am left with only my husband in the household and tend to feel lonely at times. -
Get a New Dog for me and my husband
To compencate for my empty nest syndrome, my husband and I adopt a new golden retriever and name her Riley. -
Become a Grandmother
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Wisdom: Ego Integrity vs. Dispair
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Go on a cruise with my kids and grandkids
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70-80 Years Old
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Get Back Surgery
Since I was a highly competitive gymnast and trained over 25 hours a week, pounding my body for twelve years, my back is in need for some serious work. -
Attend Grandparents Day at my grandchildren's schools
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I take up the hobby of hiking and start a book club with my husband
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Move to a small house in Martha's Vineyard
My husband and I decide to move to a smaller and more quaint home in Martha's Vineyard because we enjoy living on the water and want a slower placed lifestyle at this point of our lives. -
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80-90 Years Old
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My husband passes away when I am 88
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Death
After living a full life, I peacefully pass away at the age of 90. Death is a natural part of life and everyone is waiting for their turn. So while we all wait, I hope everyone accomplishes all that they want and most importantly lives life the way they want to. -
My letter (Part 1)
My EndingAfter I am gone, I wish that my family and friends I have kept close to read this letter. Like everyone else, I have accomplished a lot in my lifetime. But also like everyone else, I have made mistakes. One of those mistakes was never fixing my relationship with my mom. I never knew how to fix that. And maybe now, after my death, I can fix that. Putting aside mistakes and regrets, I have been blessed to live a full life. My life was full of fun with friends, taking adventures with my -
My Letter (Part 2)
...husband, and building a family. I hope that my family, including my son and daughter, continue to be successful with their lives. From what I got to see with them, they are going to live full and happy lives as well. More than anything, I hope people will say that they miss me after I’m gone. I hope I made an impact in my family and friends’ lives.Abby
