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Industry vs. Inferiority
I remember in First grade having to learn counting and having quiet time reading. Teacher stated at the beginning of the year she would like for us to be able to count up to 100 with no mistakes. Back then all I cared about were GI Joe's and Cars. This did make it difficult. Over the next few years I learned what grades were but didn't care about them till my second year in 6th grade. Being held back I felt inferior. -
Identity vs. Role Confusion
In the native tradition it was always custom to give away your first catch in your first step of being a provider for your family. Finding a self-worth and place in life. But now that I'm living in Anchorage I feel like I'm losing my traditionally way of life. -
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Intimacy vs. Isolation
I was married to my two older children mom for 10 years until we separated. This separation created a dark and difficult time. It wasn't easy but my children and I made it through. -
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Janell and I meet in November of 2010. Before that I had been separated from my previous spouse for 2 years and I did not enjoy being alone. -
Autonomy vs. Shame
My daughter loved to play outside in our yard. Thankfully we had a gate so she wouldn't be able to wonder off. Her ability to play independently was astonishing. -
Trust vs. Mistrust
My daughter did not like pre-school. The First month of bringing her to school was difficult. Some days I felt like our trust she had in us as parents was being dismantled. -
Initiative vs. Guilt
My daughters first year in Kindergarten was a spitting image of this stage. It's amazing what children go through while playing with friends and peers. The role play, the interactions, the carefree attitude. -
Generativity vs. Stagnation
I have the continuous feeling that I've been doing this while working in the Health Care field. This has been my drive to help people during the current pandemic. Giving back to society, contributing to the greater good. -
Ego Integrity vs. Despair
I've seen this in my parents eyes. They are both in their 70's and I feel like they have done their best and have accomplished a lot over their life span. They have taught us how to care for our family, how to provider for our family, and how to protect our family.