Erikson’s sixth stage, “Intimacy vs. Isolation,” encompasses early adulthood and is a time when a person begins to seek intimacy in their interpersonal relationships; failure to do so “leads to a deep sense of isolation, the avoidance of intimate contacts, and self-absorption” (Spano, Koenig, Hudson, & Leiste, 2010, p. 201). For me, this was a time of change and a great deal of turmoil. I went to the University of Central Florida in Orlando with a full scholarship. My parents paid for all other expenses, including housing, food, and extracurricular. Up to this point, I had never done anything for myself. I had never cooked, cleaned, done laundry, paid a bill, or even seen a bill. I was completely dependent on my parents for financial support
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Erikson’s final stage of development is “Integrity vs. Despair” and lasts from the 60s up until the end of one’s life. The main issue during this particular time is to look back on one’s life with acceptance for one’s past choices and lifestyle (Spano, Koenig, Hudson, & Leiste, 2010). When looking back on my life now, it is obvious that I made many poor decisions in my life. My task for the future is to overcome these negative experiences in my early life with more positive experiences going forward. My last relapse was in 2015 and led to two years of misery. I entered detox on December 1, 2016 and have been drug free …show more content…
I believe that I can use my negative experiences in a positive way by helping others. This is why I am working to get my degree. In the last few years, I have spent considerable time writing about mental health and addiction. I have shared my experiences with others and have even counseled many people who reached out to me after seeing my writing. It makes me feel great knowing that I am helping people and I believe that if I dedicate my life to the pursuit of helping other addicts, I will develop a sense of purpose that will help me transition into late adulthood with confidence and to one day look back on my life with pride at my
Erikson’s final stage of development is “Integrity vs. Despair” and lasts from the 60s up until the end of one’s life. The main issue during this particular time is to look back on one’s life with acceptance for one’s past choices and lifestyle (Spano, Koenig, Hudson, & Leiste, 2010). When looking back on my life now, it is obvious that I made many poor decisions in my life. My task for the future is to overcome these negative experiences in my early life with more positive experiences going forward. My last relapse was in 2015 and led to two years of misery. I entered detox on December 1, 2016 and have been drug free …show more content…
I believe that I can use my negative experiences in a positive way by helping others. This is why I am working to get my degree. In the last few years, I have spent considerable time writing about mental health and addiction. I have shared my experiences with others and have even counseled many people who reached out to me after seeing my writing. It makes me feel great knowing that I am helping people and I believe that if I dedicate my life to the pursuit of helping other addicts, I will develop a sense of purpose that will help me transition into late adulthood with confidence and to one day look back on my life with pride at my