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After completing her senior year of high school in Fayetteville, NC Precious had met a guy named Eric at Church. Eric approached her and asked her on a date. Precious was cheerful about this new intimate connection and was ready to move out of her comfort zone.
This is a adequate example of Erickson's intimacy vs. Isolation stage. Precious now has the opportunity to build a new connection with Eric that she was desiring. This allows her to gain a sense of being without feeling lonely. -
While Precious and Eric continued their relationship they gave birth to a son named Keyshon. He was cared for in a warm sympathetic and loving home by his parents. He however, had some troubles being away from his parents specifically, at the daycare nursery. This examples shows Erikson's first stage, trust vs. mistrust. His attached to his parents made him feel safe and secure since he was nurtured for in a loving home. The daycare however, made him feel troubled due to the new environment.
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Precious is now 65 and she retried from her job as a financial accountant. She has began to reflect back on her life and experiences and feel proud about her accomplishments and decisions with some regrets. Moreover, she has has a healthy marriage with Eric while raising her son Keyshon. Although Precious feels some regret on not completing her masters. This example shows Erickson's Eighth stage of Integrity vs. despair. In this stage Precious was able to reflect and accept her life.