During this period, people will be faced with the task of self-discovery. Everything from what they believe, what they want in life, to discovering who they are as a person (Santrock 2014). Technically I'm still at this stage. I remember facing many questions, such as where I wanted to go to school, what I wanted to study, and even questions about what kind of lifestyle I wanted to live. During the times when these questions were usually asked, I was extremely insecure. I felt like I didn't belong anywhere and I wasn't pretty enough. As I progressed through this stage I began to see what truly made me happy and where I wanted to fit into society. Increased independence can lead to better interactions with schools, neighborhoods, and communities (Sokol 2009). I began getting involved in student senate, dance troupe, and community service during my early teenage years. I didn't start out doing these things, but I had to adapt and change to participate in things that didn't make me feel uncomfortable. I had more than an identity crisis; I went from being a total stoner, to partying/drinking every day, to joining the Mormon religion, to practicing Buddhism, and then to wanting to live in a van for the rest of my life. When I reach the end of this developmental stage, I have a sense of self. I have learned to respect others regardless of different factors such as religion. In Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, I have successfully overcome this period of development and have acquired the necessary skills to