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My Life
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Stranger anxiety
I began demonstrating stranger anxiety when my mother was in nursing school. She would leave me with babysitters and family I did not see much. I would get upset and cry in hopes of my mother coming back and freeing me from the 'strangers'. I would not be playful, like I was around my mother. Instead, I would throw tantrums in an attempt to be taken away from the people I was with. -
Trust vs. mistrust
I had developed a strong sense of trust for my mother. She was the one who consistently met my needs. I knew that I could depend on her, and did so. My mother was very supportive, and I formed a strong attachment to her. This was also my first significant relationship. -
Potty trained
When I began potty training, I was proving my independence. This was strengthening my autonomy, and I realized I was not fully dependent on my caregivers. I was able to begin doing something on my own. This frequent activity allowed for me to become more confident in my abilities and not doubt myself because I was successful. -
Self confidence
I gained self confidence when I won my first writing competition. My competence allowed for me to realize I was good enough to do so. This resulted in me having more confidence in my writing from then on. I felt accepted through my writing. -
Reputation
In karate class, I had formed a reputation of being a sparer. This placed a lot of pressure on me and forced me to constantly spar and practice. I felt as if I always had to be the 'best'. If I made a mistake, I felt inferior and lost confidence. -
Social inclusion
When entering middle school, I felt a harsh need to be included. I even found myself changing in order to do so. The new surrounding and peers made me want to make new friends, even if I could not be myself around them. There were new groups forming around me and I wanted to be a part of them. -
Developing a locus of control
I have developed a locus of control. I believe that things happen both internally and externally. Things will not happen if they are not in God's will. However, you must still take the actions necessary for them to happen. This logic involves abstract reasoning and self awareness which are a part of Piaget's formal operational theory. -
Self image and the looking glass self
I am worried about how others see me versus how I see myself. I believe I am kind and have strong morals, but I worry that other people would disagree. I am concerned as to what other people think of me. -
Identity crisis
I am worried about who I will become and if I will achieve what I want to in life. This is caused by the identity vs. role confusion theory developed by Erikson. This can lead to mental disorders such as anxiety. -
Marriage
Marriage was a big goal of mine so I got married early within this stage. I wanted to create family early so I had been searching for intimacy early. I waited until after I graduated and found a stable job. -
Children and parenting
Two years after getting married, I had my first child. Parenting was always important to me. I believe in manners and punishment. She's a girl! -
Midlife crisis
By this time I have already settled into my life. It would be hard to change now. I am worried that I have not done everything I should have and I am wasting my life. -
Intrinsic morality
I am raising my daughter and spending a lot of time with her. I help her with her homework. I do this because I enjoy being with her and doing things together, not because I need her to get all A's in school. -
Adult children
My daughter is now 18. It is difficult to see her begin doing things without be. She no longer requires my care. She is growing into her own person and is now an adult. She will soon be moving out. -
Empty nest
My daughter has officially moved away. She is in college and doing things independently. It is causing some friction in my marriage. This is a new life that we must adapt to. -
Am I still useful?
I have been struggling to feel like I have a purpose ever since my daughter moved out. I am worried that was all I was mean to do. I am searching for another way that I could still be useful and needed in the world. -
Approaching the end of my career
Retirement is coming up soon. It is going to be a major change but I am excited. It will give me more time to do things I want like hobbies, I will also be able to experience new things. -
Have I left my mark
Now that I have retired and my children have created families of their own, I believe I have made my mark. However, I am worried I did not do enough. Have I completing what I wanted to? -
Reflect on type of life you have led
I raised a great daughter and am very proud. I have been modest and lived a Christian life. I hope to have left a good mark. -
Life satisfaction
I am fairly satisfied with my life. I feel as if I have left a good mark and impacted the future in a positive way. There were things I should have done, but I am still pleased. -
Death
I died at age 90 on November 27th, 2096.