Got a hefty paycheck for an odd job I’d been looking forward to. On the way home my mom told me the house had been foreclosed on and she needed the money.
Apparently my older siblings already knew, but no one was job hunting besides me, who didn’t know…
When all the mates that you used to hang around are all paired up and people look at you like ur a degenerate loser for wanting to piss up on a weekday
I found out I was pregnant in January this year. I was so afraid to be another stereotype as a young, first time mom who would be ridiculed for being careless and getting pregnant. I’m 31, I have already been married and divorced, managed a restaurant and have a 13 year old step daughter.
When I climbed up a fence that I normally jumped down the other side from, and when I looked down it seemed very high and I decided to climb down sensibly so that I would not get hurt. So I guess when I started feeling like I needed to take care of my body and not just launch myself off high places and trust that I could land safely. But less a fear of getting hurt, and more a realization that my knees, feet, and ankles were not going to like that.
I get worried about 18 years olds doing drugs in a boring club on a boring friday night. They are just babies why would you do that so carelessly ( at a festival or special party idc)
Im always super alert about the people around me, once had to save a 2 meter tall big man because he was about to pass tf out
Not getting I asked for ID to buy booze at the pub or supermarket. I spent good money on getting this driving licence and now you’re not even going to have the decency to let me use it to show you how old I am.
The Christmas my parents got me towels, household items, fucking TOILET PAPER wrapped up and basically were like “enjoy moving out” (I was moving out in January).
I brought a group of teenage boys to the Fair. They would nudge each other and point at the pretty girls. I found myself looking for young children so I could admire the mommys
When the doctor said, “Dad are you going to catch the baby?” With no prior discussion, proceeded to guide my BARE hands into position. I was stunned and it happened so fast. All the sudden there was a baby in my hands. I knew in that moment.
My parents were both passed by the time I was 25, have no siblings and wasn’t close with other relatives, had to learn to budget because there was no safety net of asking g parents for money like other I worked with would do
The simple fact that I no longer went to birthday parties with my friends, we began more or less just hang around at the local cinema for birthdays. And that we slowly drifted away from game consoles, we would spend less and less time on the consoles, we keep up through Facebook, since one out of five left the country, one has a na job, one is a manager of a pizza place, one that’s a full time parent, one that’s part of the jws now, and doesn’t use social media.
We also don’t partake in the joys of childhood, as we all went through a lot of cr*p together and apart. So yeah, it’s good to reminisce on the fairer and good parts.
When I’m watching my kid and the neighborhood kids as they play and I’m like…..I’m the adult here who has to keep everyone safe but also woah that energy level, I haven’t had that in years 😩
I went to an all ages ska show when I was 20. There were actual middle and high schoolers in the audience and pit.
It struck me that I was no longer a kid so I could not rely on my youth for people to help me out when someone started throwing elbows in the pit. Now I was an adult and I had to go into the pit to make sure the kids got out safe
After the party for graduation from college was over, my Dad told me to go find a job and set a date Angie when I was to leave their home to have my own place. Sobering but the beginning of independence.
A few things. First and foremost, a back Injury humbled me after it took so long to recover from. That was a few years ago. This past year, I started having plantar fasciitis type issues after long work days. Had to buy better footwear after that one. Now, me and my old man shoes are far more careful in the gym and do not deadlift anymore.
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When I have menstruation
When i had to work to pay for everything
You’re not the king of the world on your birthday
When my dad died when I was 11, there was a very distinct change in me. A very clear thought of “Oh, well I guess I’m in charge of me, now..”
When girls started freaking out at me and giving me side-eye when I just thought I was talking normally.
When I left for college and had to pay for everything myself
Got a hefty paycheck for an odd job I’d been looking forward to. On the way home my mom told me the house had been foreclosed on and she needed the money.
Apparently my older siblings already knew, but no one was job hunting besides me, who didn’t know…
My receding hairline
Having kids
I am bro
Idgaf, about how long I’ve been alive, lmao. I’m short, young, and silly. Sue me. Adhd makes it hard to be an adult anyway, bro.
When both my parents died when I was in my 20s
Almost getting evicted. Stop playin.
When my family sat me down and told me the truth about how bad shit really is in the house (financials, health, etc)
Getting institutionalized in the 9th grade
When all the mates that you used to hang around are all paired up and people look at you like ur a degenerate loser for wanting to piss up on a weekday
All I do is work, and pay bills
poverty
Nothinggggggggg😭😭😭😭😭
My parents getting old
my parents don’t buy my toiletries anymore ☹️
When I realized I wasn’t at the center of the world
When my daughter was born at 740 grams and then my still born son which I carried for 3 days of a month
2 things:
-my grandma does not give me money anytime we meet anymore
-i have to pay bills
Living alone and somehow the fridge doesn’t magically fill itself up anymore
a letter from draft
Getting excited over a pressure washer
Starting to have 20yo-ish coworkers
When i go play some basketball and my body wants to die the next couple of days.
I found out I was pregnant in January this year. I was so afraid to be another stereotype as a young, first time mom who would be ridiculed for being careless and getting pregnant. I’m 31, I have already been married and divorced, managed a restaurant and have a 13 year old step daughter.
When I turned 18 I didn’t get a single Christmas gift. Not a sock, a card, NOTHING. From anyone.
I’m excited about insurance policies and retirement plans.
When I climbed up a fence that I normally jumped down the other side from, and when I looked down it seemed very high and I decided to climb down sensibly so that I would not get hurt. So I guess when I started feeling like I needed to take care of my body and not just launch myself off high places and trust that I could land safely. But less a fear of getting hurt, and more a realization that my knees, feet, and ankles were not going to like that.
I get worried about 18 years olds doing drugs in a boring club on a boring friday night. They are just babies why would you do that so carelessly ( at a festival or special party idc)
Im always super alert about the people around me, once had to save a 2 meter tall big man because he was about to pass tf out
Paying bills
Not getting I asked for ID to buy booze at the pub or supermarket. I spent good money on getting this driving licence and now you’re not even going to have the decency to let me use it to show you how old I am.
When the judge said “we’re trying you as an adult”
When me and my friends started having conversations about our favorite kitchen appliances
Back hurts
When I got excited about buying a new sponge.
I’m always gonna be someone’s kid!!
The Christmas my parents got me towels, household items, fucking TOILET PAPER wrapped up and basically were like “enjoy moving out” (I was moving out in January).
Devastated. I was 19
Being kicked out on the street the first day of 7th grade cause of the recession/housing crisis back in the day was definitely a wakeup call.
Not being carded when I buy smoke or drink.
I brought a group of teenage boys to the Fair. They would nudge each other and point at the pretty girls. I found myself looking for young children so I could admire the mommys
When the doctor said, “Dad are you going to catch the baby?” With no prior discussion, proceeded to guide my BARE hands into position. I was stunned and it happened so fast. All the sudden there was a baby in my hands. I knew in that moment.
When the shop assistant went out back and I overheard her say “there’s some old dude who needs a hand with his phone bill”.
When I saw the number 50 on my cake.
My mum stopped even pretending she cared.
Knowing that no one was responsible for me. I got off work, drove home, and realized that I could go days without anyone knowing what I was up to.
For me, it was having a kid. Sudden responsibility to another human being and putting yourself second behind that. It’s a humbling experience.
I can have dessert before I eat dinner.
Paying taxes.
Stress exists in my life. I was never stressed as a kid. As an adult? I couldn’t tell you the last time I wasn’t stressed. I was probably a kid lol
When both my parents had passed ( I was 40)
Having the “we have food at home” talk with myself.
I used to be called child/beta from uncle/aunties now they call me brother/bhaiya even they’re in 40 I am half of their age…🌝
Arthritis
Bills and debts
I’m not sure if ever got to be a kiid
Being a mom.
Bills
When my family stopped putting their filthy hands on me because I’m now finally able to fight back.
Turning 65. 😀 Screw that, I’m still a kid.
Kids
My parents were both passed by the time I was 25, have no siblings and wasn’t close with other relatives, had to learn to budget because there was no safety net of asking g parents for money like other I worked with would do
The simple fact that I no longer went to birthday parties with my friends, we began more or less just hang around at the local cinema for birthdays. And that we slowly drifted away from game consoles, we would spend less and less time on the consoles, we keep up through Facebook, since one out of five left the country, one has a na job, one is a manager of a pizza place, one that’s a full time parent, one that’s part of the jws now, and doesn’t use social media.
We also don’t partake in the joys of childhood, as we all went through a lot of cr*p together and apart. So yeah, it’s good to reminisce on the fairer and good parts.
When my dad was dying and my mom and brother basically shut down. I was forced to make medical and end of life care decisions.
This wasn’t the question, but the moment professional athletes looked like kids is a moment I knew I was an old.
When I’m watching my kid and the neighborhood kids as they play and I’m like…..I’m the adult here who has to keep everyone safe but also woah that energy level, I haven’t had that in years 😩
Ive been working in childcare for about a decade. Im now to the point that im starting to have coworkers…that were once in my program as kids.
Paying for my own taxes
I had a kid.
When I realized giving gifts was more fun than getting them.
I went to an all ages ska show when I was 20. There were actual middle and high schoolers in the audience and pit.
It struck me that I was no longer a kid so I could not rely on my youth for people to help me out when someone started throwing elbows in the pit. Now I was an adult and I had to go into the pit to make sure the kids got out safe
I hate kids.
Tried on clothing at F21 for the first time since I was 19 (25 now). Was not feeling it. Even the “grown up” style was too “young” for me.
Buying a washer and dryer.
When I stopped being excited about a new laptop, and thought about the work to set it up.
After the party for graduation from college was over, my Dad told me to go find a job and set a date Angie when I was to leave their home to have my own place. Sobering but the beginning of independence.
Hair everywhere
Feeling sad immediately upon waking up lol
When my niece looked at an old picture of me and asked “Is that when you were handsome?”
I don’t recognise the face staring back at me
A few things. First and foremost, a back Injury humbled me after it took so long to recover from. That was a few years ago. This past year, I started having plantar fasciitis type issues after long work days. Had to buy better footwear after that one. Now, me and my old man shoes are far more careful in the gym and do not deadlift anymore.
A man is not a man until his father dies.
The things I used to like I didn’t like anymore
When I became too big for the swings.
When falling down became a scary thought.
Bills
When I had to start paying bills
My first thought was nothing, maybe I still think I am a kid? And then I realized I never got to be a kid.
I make audible sounds when bending over to tie my shoes