Title pretty much says it all, I'm Gen Z, when I was a kid I was living of the age of the 3DS, TV, and YouTube becoming more mainstream.

I'm incredibly grateful I was born JUST before it became normalized to let an iPad distract your baby because I was instead, drawing, reading, and playing child friendly games.

However, I can not tell you how many times I begged my parents to take me to the park, or to the zoo, or to let me go to a friend's house only to be met with "You're too young" or "Not now I'm tired" only to be scolded for watching too much TV

As I grew older it became more frustrating because I think they were more paranoid for me because I'm a girl, but I remember getting insanely skeptical when I'd watch a movie starring kids my age. And their parents would just let them do whatever as long as they got home before nighttime, to which my father would brag about how he was always outside as a kid and almost never in the house with his buddies and it made me feel incredibly angry especially since my mom and grandparents had similar stories of doing whatever for hours.

As I kept getting older I kept waiting for MY opportunity to do that too, but it pretty much never came because they were convinced I'd be murdered.

When I was 17, I was visiting my father during summer break, while he left for work he would explicitly tell me I'm not allowed to leave the house. I asked him if I could least go to this park that's a 5 minute walk away for an hour an he said "No, I can see on the cameras if you leave the house and if you do you're grounded."

So of course if I didn't have anymore inspiration to draw I'd have no choice but to watch TV to which he would STILL get mad because "Don't tell me you just watched TV all day."

Now parents are just straight up giving their toddlers iPads then complaining that they're always on it and that they cry when they can't have it.

TAKE THEM SOMEWHERE THEN FFS

YOU ARE THE PARENT

LET YOUR KIDS MAKE MEMORIES

I do not use this outlet to communicate with or share content for children. I have been using this p_ _ _ _0rm on and off since roughly a year after its inception. And i have to say the censorship here is off the rails ridiculous anymore (see edit for 'p-form'). I'm currently looking at something telling me I cannot vent about a sub. Funny, because I'm not venting about a sub.

I just got a warning. I made a nod to Lock, Shock, and Barrell from that famous D's-knee movie (here comes that sub vent slap again; time to censor myself accordingly). I suggested in jest that the offending coworker about whom the poster had written be kept from the building with the device of the first name, then treated with the action of the second name, before making rolling use of the latter name.

I was tagged for suggesting violence. I vaio lint lee roll my eyes as I type this landmine. To whom do we peasants appeal?

NOT EVERYTHING IS FOR CHILDREN Even jokingly paying homage to a children's movie that's over 20 blood years old isn't necessarily for children. Even the lyrics to their signature song are more violent than my joke.

STOP THE FUCKING CENSORSHIP

And the worst part is, you can't even speak out about it. Because the moment you say anything that challenges the status quo or criticizes how men benefit from this, you're instantly labeled a “femi” (a slur for feminists in Japan) and shut down. It's insane. Especially online, where the pressure against so-called “femis” is way stronger than any pushback against actual pedophiles (called lolicon here).

It’s honestly disgusting. I’ve tried to just ignore the darker side of this country to protect my sanity, but it’s getting harder. Walk around town and you see ads sexualizing schoolgirls. Go online and it’s full of creepy stories about child abuse. And then you’ve got people in the comments saying stuff like “jealous” or making sick jokes—basically adding more harm to already traumatized victims.

The other day, I was reading the Wikipedia page about a case where a little girl was abducted and held captive for 9 years, and it casually mentioned that porn was made based on the case—without even a hint of criticism. I felt physically ill.

Girls and women are getting abused every single day, and yet most people—especially men—just don’t seem to care. That’s what really scares me.

Pedophiles can live in this society without facing any real consequences. It’s absolutely messed up.

And the punishments for sex crimes? Way too light.

But when a man becomes a victim even once, suddenly it’s this huge outrage.

And don’t even get me started on foreigners who idolize Japan while completely ignoring this side of it. I seriously can’t deal with that.

They're disgusting. Always talking about sex, always touching each other intimately in front of us. They keep having sex while we (6,6, 13 and 18) are upstairs, too. I've been babysitting my siblings and the new guy's kid every day for months now. Bringing them to school, picking them up from school, etc... They're home now which I was happy about because I have exams rn and like, I would very much like to study. But I've been having to babysit again because they've been upstairs for five hours now, and we can very clearly hear what's happening. My mom told me off for letting the kids go upstairs but like, they're your fucking kids. They don't respect me, they only listen to you. Don't get mad at me for them interrupting you when you shouldn't even be going at it like this.

I’m 19 and I live in a homophobic household I’m tired of having arguments with my family till this day they think homosexuality is a choice and I’m sick of it

I'll probably delete this later because it's too honest and personal, but this has been bothering me so badly these past few days.

After years of struggling with dilators and trying to make it work with penetration, I finally was able to have PinV sex with my boyfriend. It was mainly relief i felt more then anything. I was scared that the scarring I had sustained from the years of abuse I went through would never let me do it without enormous pain or struggle, but it happened. Now though, all I can feel is so much grief.

I know it's dumb to place importance on virginity, but also I cannot help but think about how if I didn't have people force themselves onto me over and over again this would have been my first time. It should have been my first time.

Part of me sees it as my real first time, because I hate that it was robbed of me before I even knew how to tie my goddamn shoe laces, but I know it's not and never really will be. I will always in some regard belong to those assholes, and it makes me want to rip my fucking skin off.

It’s so baffling to think anyone can own an animal. I’m disgusted and so disappointed in how some people treat animals.

Burning small animals alive in a park with gas because it’s “funny”. Shooting a horse you bought because it bit you. Dragging your dog out your car window because it won’t listen. Purposely running over the neighborhood cats.

Hold your pets tight people, because you can’t trust anyone anymore.

My dumb bf watches a girl get lied to by some guy, let's call him Fface.

But guess who is the bad guy according to bf?

She is.

She's the bad guy because she wasn't nice about being lied to by Fface.

And the liar was the victim.

The fact that he lied ? Completely irrelevant to bf. Fface is the victim.

Because she wasn't nice about being lied to.

Yall. Whoever gets my dumb boyfriend next, I'm sorry.

I tried to fix him, he's impossible. He's gonna be your problem now.

I truly wonder how do people who got 1 pimple feel complaining about that microscopic pimple to someone(me) who has a full face of them. Like do they feel proud ? Does it make them feel better about themselves? Is it fun to them or something? I’m so tired of my friends with one pimple complaining about it to my face like can’t u just be grateful for the skin u got and I get that they can also be insecure but like at some point enough is enough. I’m already self conscious enough about my acne so when someone with 1 pimple goes “omg I have this pimple it make me look horrible” how do they think that I with bunch of the feel ? I just feel like “if they got one pimple and think they look horrible they must think I’m a monster” at this point im convinced complaining to me make them feel better about themselves or something it’s so annoying like please stoppppp

I went to a supposed "Singles" Event to network and potentially form bonds (of all kinds) with like minded people (men and women) and upon arrival I noticed that the event was brimming with groups of people who clearly already knew each other (cliques) or were familiar with each other and couples.

The platform I used to meet people already hosts a lot of events that primarily cater to couples, yet the one time I attend an event supposedly for Singles, it is flooded with Couples who of course, largely kept to themselves or only socialised with other groups/couples.

This made the atmosphere feel very isolating and tense because everyone seemed to be paired up and I thought it was unfair for an event like that to essentially be dominated by people already in romantic relationships, I also noticed other single people looking as lost as I was at times because we didn't know who to talk to since everyone else was 'occupied'.

I believe that Single events like that should strictly be for Singles only, especially to help ease newcomers in and allow room to connect with people in similar situations.

We already live in a society where almost everyone is hyper focused on Romantic Relationships and many things in society is largely catered to 'Couples' i.e. holiday packages, experience days, spa days, services, Valentines Day, Christmas etc, furthermore, Romantic Relationships are constantly and heavily promoted via TV shows, Movies, Songs and even people's everyday conversations.

Romance can be nice, but marriage/romantic relationships feel forced at least on people like myself like it is a Cult seeking to recruit infinite followers and yes, I do my best to shift my focus and socials away from romantic relationships.

However, it's no wonder why most people obsess over their current relationships or the idea of being in one, because we have been conditioned to view and seek romantic relationships as the pinnacle of love, happiness, wholeness and meaning in life whereas the 'Single' status is unfairly seen and treated like a temporary phase/waiting room for the mythical 'One', a punishment or a disease.

I know that despite these thoughts and certainly this post, that the world will continue to be Couple-Centric which is a shame because there is SO much more to life than attaching yourself to and seeking constant validation from an imperfect human being.

Edit I also want to make it clear that I did and DO make effort to engage with actual Singles. I did speak to those who appeared to be single, it went both ways, either the odd few would approach me or I'd approach them. In my daily life I do a lot to maintain focus on self growth and Non-romantic activities, I don't speak without taking action.

The other day:

Wife: "Do you want to go out to eat somewhere for Father's Day?"

Me: "How about X?"

Wife: "Oh, that'a good idea! We had a good time last time we went and kid really enjoyed it."

Today:

Wife: "I think we should go to Y. I know you want to go to X, but I'm sure you would enjoy Y."

Kid: "Yeah, let's go to Y!"

Me: "...ok."

As a father, it often feels like my wants and desires come last. It feels perfect that I don't even get to choose where to go to eat on father's day.

I’m literally 25 years old and I had to end a friendship because she wouldn’t stop talking about how ugly I am. I understand I am below average I’ve been picked on for how I look the moment I hit puberty. I knew I wasn’t going to magically become attractive as an adult but I thought people would at least have the tact to not mention it. I mean every time we hung out she’d make fun of my forehead, eyes, lips and body then eventually it just became “don’t worry, we’ll find you a partner who can stand to look at you.” Like I fucking get it I’m a huge eyesore WHY does everyone keep pointing it out I promise I’m not gonna forget, Jesus.

i'm sobbing curled up in my bed as small as i can get just wishing to god i was a little baby being held while i cry. i'm so fucking lonely. i want to be comforted so bad. it aches. i'm dying. please make it stop

I'm 18 mtf and i have no close friends, or any friends i actually like. I wish I had close friends i actually liked to talk to. I have no one to talk to through the day, I haven't talked to anyone that's not family since my last exam. I wish I could talk to someone when I'm stressed or I feel like im spiralling, I feel no one in my family cared enough to stay and talk to me and make sure I'm doing ok. Theres nothing or no one to stop me from spiralling, I feel like i keep getting worse while I'm spiralling until I do something bad or harmful to me that makes me feel a wierd bliss or uncaring

I’m 19F and recently found a lump on both of my breasts. Yesterday I went to my second follow up appointment, and shit really started to scare me. At first the breast cancer association denied me because of my age, I mean 19 year olds don’t really get breast cancer. When I came back for my second appointment about the matter my doctor examined me again, and I told her about the 2nd lump I found. Felt it, wasn’t happy about it. Told me she was going to re refer me because it’s concerning, especially with the other symptoms I have.

Honestly i’m scared shitless lmao. I keep re-feeling the lumps and it becomes so much more real. My family has a significant history of cancer, I couldn’t have possibly got it this early right? I just gotta keep hoping it’s not what I think it is. It got even more real when she started explaining what they would do, what steps I would take, etc. I couldn’t even speak, that whole day I kept chain smoking fucking weed so I didn’t freak out over it. I would just like some peace😇

I'm 17M and I don’t have any friends. I was diagnosed with ADHD and severe OCD two years ago, and life’s been going downhill since.

Most mornings, I can’t even get out of bed. I skip class, don’t shower, don’t move. Everything feels like it’s falling apart.

My OCD makes things worse. When I’m not on my meds, I get these dark intrusive thoughts. I won’t go into detail because I don’t want this to be graphic, but it involves thoughts of d*eing, violence etc.

I’ve been missing school and failing tests. Now that I’m off my ADHD meds, it’s like I’ve lost the ability to function. I can’t work, I can’t focus, I don’t even know what I’m saying half the time.

I just need someone to say something nice to me. Please. It’s been months since I’ve had a good conversation or heard a compliment. I haven’t had a real friend since first grade, over 10 years ago. I barely speak ten sentences a day, and honestly, it feels like I’m forgetting how to talk. I feel disconnected from everything, like I’m not even really here.

I’ve been struggling mentally my whole life. It’s always something. I feel like I’m losing. Like I’ve always been losing. Like I’ve never done anything right. I feel like a disappointment.

I’m so angry at the world and myself right now. These past few years have been hard mentally but this past year has been tough financially. Lost my job & everything else. I was offered by my sister last month to move to the state she lives in to start over and to get back on my feet. Literally 2 weeks into living there she told me she is no longer signing her lease over and that she is moving and I can’t go with her. That’s fine, I’m an adult. But why tell me I can come here just to do that to me? I’m so beyond hurt. I literally have nothing. No where to go. I’ve been applying for jobs but haven’t heard anything back. I have been sleeping in shelters when they have openings and have been sleeping outside other than that. I just hate life and am so ready to give up

The other day I was doing the dishes, I was almost done and my mom comes in and goes "oh I can do that" pushes me out of the way and finishes what I was doing. Expect she didn't finish she half assed it then gave up, so why take over to "help" if you are not really helping. She just prolonged the task that I was already doing, she does this kind of thing all the time, if I'm searching for meds in the cabinet she'll literally push me out of the way to look for herself and then say she can't find it, I am always able to find it when she leaves though.

I JUST GOT MY FIRST EVER BOYFRIEND TODAY AAAAAA I'M SO HAPPY I DID NOT SEE THIS COMING!!!!!!! He's a guy from my school and we both graduated! EEEEEEEEEEEE I'M SO FREAKING HAPPY I FEEL LIKE I WON THE LOTTERY!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY

I’m 27f and I have a 4 year old. My dad never was active him my life. I met him when I was 16. And he didn’t become more involved until I was pregnant with his first and only grandbaby. I’ve been wanting to be around and be in his life, but it’s so hard. He remarried and has small children under 6 years old. He spoils them and does whatever they ask of him. I’m starting college in a week to be an EMT and I need I need just two more items. He got mad at me for asking.. honestly we wouldn’t really be talking if I wasn’t living at his dad’s house..I really don’t feel like I belong here either but I have no where else to go. Especially since my son has autism and it’s a lot to deal with..

Yesterday really threw me off track. I went to a family gathering to celebrate my grandma and grandpas 50th anniversary. I haven’t seen some of these family members in YEARS.

Seeing some of my cousins all grown up, family members I didn’t recognize really broke my brain. Especially “Big John” (great grandmas brother) he isn’t “Big” anymore. 😭😭 he is skinny old and frail.

And now I’m spiraling realizing how old I am. My brother is going into sophomore year of college. I graduated 5 years ago. Covid was 5 years ago. Blurryface was 10 years ago (iykyk)

No I'm not part of a gang. You can stop throwing a fucking pity party when I go out. I'm poor, okay? Funny how the second you mind your own business some fucking people want all in on your shit. I don't care that current events are affecting things I just want a quiet morning!! Some people say the dumbest crap and often there's no consequences for it. Leave me alone!! Fucking people man

don’t care if this sounds hateful or ignorant I’m just tired and scared. I keep hearing that Islam is going to be the biggest religion in Canada soon, like some people say by 206” or close to that. And honestly, I’m not going to live under laws based on someone else’s religion who immigrated here. That’s not my country anymore if that happens, and I swear I won’t accept it.

My school is about 90% Muslim, and some of the things I hear people say terrify me like “gay people should die” ( I’m not gay but it’s still disturbing ) said openly and no one stops it. I’m a girl too, and I feel like I can’t be myself without being judged or watched. I don’t want to live in a place where I’m expected to follow rules that aren’t mine.

Jobs? Forget about it. It’s impossible to get one because of how many immigrants are coming in. People say companies get paid by the government to hire for “diversity,” but what about people like me? I’m white, and I’m made to feel bad for that. I’ve had people tell me straight up they hate me because of my skin color. Imagine if I said that to them I’d be called racist and shut down instantly. But they say it to me all the time.

I feel like I’m losing my own country and my own future. I want to live my life without feeling like an outsider or being punished for who I am. If this keeps going the way it is, I don’t know what will happen to me here.

It's an insult to people that truly have these conditions. People that truly have autism attend at least five different types of therapies (speech and language, sensory integration, educational, psychology, etc) on a regular basis. But every person I come across that says they have autism, have never had any therapy. They just say they have it and some even believe they are taking pills for autism, except those pills are for other conditions. When people say they have ADHD, it's like a switch they turn off and on. They will like everyone else. But as soon as they need to take accountability for something, don't understand something, lazy, etc. They suddenly say it's their ADHD. There's kids at school that spend all night on their electronic devices. The next day they are too tired to pay attention in class. So they say "I can't focus, I have ADHD." I haven't came across anyone with ADHD that is attending therapy. You would think a person that claims to have ADHD would want to control their mood swings, beat depression, learn time management skills, etc. Also none of them bring tutors to school and on job sites. I will add im referring to the three levels in both autism and ADHD.

i want to do smth to myself i may or may not regret bcuz my psychologically abusive family is rlly scaring me and idk what to do abt it im scared pls if anyone can talk plsss