The Realities of Adulting: What Our Parents Didn’t Tell Us
Growing up, it’s easy to put our parents on a pedestal, thinking they’ve got life all figured out. But as we step into adulthood ourselves, we start to uncover the hidden struggles our parents faced, challenges they may not have shared during our childhood. Let’s dive into some of these real-life adulting anxieties and recognise that, just like us, our parents were works in progress.
1. Financial Rollercoaster:
We might have assumed our parents were financial wizards, but the truth is, many of them faced money struggles. Juggling bills, making tough choices – they hustled to make ends meet. Still, they ensured we had what we needed, even if it meant them going without.
2. Career Adventures:
Stable careers? Not always. Our parents navigated job changes, career bumps, and maybe even a few twists in the professional road. The job market can be a wild ride, and they weren’t immune to its ups and downs.
3. Relationship Realities:
Perfect relationships don’t exist. Our parents, just like anyone else, had their fair share of ups and downs. Communication hiccups, trust issues – it’s all part of the messy, beautiful tapestry of adult relationships.
4. Health Chronicles:
As we age, health becomes a front-and-center concern. Our parents might have dealt with health issues that we weren’t aware of, silently facing the challenges that come with aging.
5. Life’s Twists and Turns:
Marriage, kids, loss – life transitions are universal but not always easy. Our parents weathered these storms, often with a smile on their faces, even when things got tough.
6. Parenting Puzzles:
Now that we’re parents ourselves, we understand the highs and lows of raising kids. Our parents likely grappled with parenting challenges they shielded us from, all while trying to be our rock.
7. Mental Health Matters:
Mental health is a vital aspect of well-being, but it’s often kept in the shadows. Our parents may have wrestled with mental health issues, silently facing battles we knew nothing about, and losing joy in their everyday lives..
In the grand scheme of things, our parents are human – a work in progress, just like us. Recognising their struggles doesn’t diminish their role but enhances our appreciation for the sacrifices they made.
Let’s learn from their experiences, grow from their challenges, and use their stories as motivation to conquer our own adulting hurdles. After all, we’re all navigating this crazy journey together.
Stay well, inside and out
Waheeda, a.k.a Waydi
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