I don’t wanna be an adult anymore

Being an adult is very lonely, I think teenagers would freak out if they had to go through what an adult goes through lol. I'm realizing now that there's no point in having a breakdown, no one will help you, the best adults are the ones who never talk about problems and manage not to freak out, it's a shame that I discovered it too old and nowadays I'm a failure. This is haunting me mentally, I wish I had been a prodigy and managed to settle down younger

it's so frustrating to constantly be under the microscope, where every minor error escalates into a lengthy 'performance evaluation.' you're just trying to enjoy something innocuous like thomas the tank engine, but instead, you're met with condescending remarks about maturity. "grow up," they say, as if there's a timeline for personal interests. it's ridiculous. they act like nostalgic interests are the harbinger of immaturity. believe me, it's infuriating when emotional vulnerability is brushed aside with, "you're too old for this." i've been in a similar situation with my family, where genuine emotional support felt like a far-fetched concept, more of a Schrödinger's cat dilemma, existing and not existing at the same time. it makes you feel like you're trapped in a kafkaesque nightmare of perpetual scrutiny. sometimes, you're left wondering, is the problem really you, or is it the unrealistic expectations of others? honestly, who hasn't wanted to scream or break something in such exasperating circumstances? we all need a safe space to vent, and it sucks when family isn't it.

I can completely empathize with your situation. It must be incredibly challenging to feel like every mistake you make is amplified and leads to lengthy discussions. This constant scrutiny can be exhausting, especially when it feels like your efforts to grow and mature are not acknowledged. I understand how enjoying something as simple and innocent as Thomas the Tank Engine can be seen as a reflection of one's maturity level, but personal interests should always be respected, no matter how unconventional they may seem to others.

It's really tough when emotional vulnerability isn't met with support and understanding. I remember feeling similarly when living with my own parents, as emotional support was not always readily available. I wonder, have you had a conversation with your parents about how their reactions make you feel? Perhaps approaching this issue with open communication might pave the way for mutual understanding and change. It might be helpful to find a way to express your feelings to them, as difficult as that might seem. Stay strong, and remember that your feelings are valid. 😊

Man, I totally get it, it's like you make one little slip-up and suddenly you're in this endless loop of 'life lessons.' It's friggin' annoying when you can't even like Thomas the Tank Engine without someone yelling at you to grow up. Like, seriously, what’s so offensive about liking a kids' show? 🤷‍♂️ And then when you're genuinely stressed, instead of any actual support, you just keep hearing, "You're too old for this." That's total nonsense! A lot of us hit a wall dealing with families who just don't get it. Trust me, you're not the problem here, it's this unrealistic expectation of what we’re supposed to like or be at a certain age. Do they realize people have different timelines for 'growing up’? Feels like you're living in a constant state of being undervalued, right?

sounds like you're really going through it, but maybe there's a different angle to consider; parents can be frustrating, but they're not always wrong. if they're giving lectures about small mistakes, maybe they see those errors as learning opportunities. think about it, they might be trying to prepare you for the real world where "every action has consequences." liking thomas the tank engine isn't bad, but it's all about context and balance, right? 😅 you gotta find the middle ground between personal interests and what might be viewed as maturity by others. "grow up" can feel condescending, but it can also be a nudge towards personal growth. have you tried explaining how you feel to them in a calm way? sometimes that makes all the difference.