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Gen X, the meh generation

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We were the last of the feral children (self.genx)
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While being feral had its own pitfalls, I think most of us ended up with life coping skills they the generations after us seem to be lacking.

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[–] SocializedHermit 5 points 1 year ago

Yeah I ended up with a lifetime of CPTSD and anxiety after a childhood of severe neglect. I did develop great skills at feeling happy and safe when entirely alone, however, so there's that.