August 20, 2025 Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt: The “I Do It Myself” Years Revisiting Erikson Through a Neurodivergent Lens (Part Three) This is part three in my series exploring neurodivergent identity and shame through Erik Erikson’s developmental framework. You can catch the last installment on Trust vs. Mistrust here. Today’s essay centers on Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt ~ the “I do it