Today, my friend shared a post from Instagram and it was so relatable. The post was from bookforwealth and it listed Adult problems nobody warned me about.
I could relate to the majority of the adult problems since I have technically been an adult for 30 years. That shit is crazy! I just knew I was going to go to the comments and find people stating how they could relate to the post. What I found was a bunch of people talking about how the post was negative (it’s not) and how people should look for the good things in life. Seriously!?!? So a person makes a post about the realities of being an adult and they are being negative?
I don’t remember what I thought adulthood would be like when I was a kid. I can tell you, no matter what I thought, this shit ain’t it. Being an adult is for the rest of your life starting at the age of 18 and the life can be wonderful, then overwhelming, then happy, then emotional, and on and on. It is good to have a positive attitude. It is also good to admit when you are not doing well. And when you say you aren’t doing well, no one has the right to tell you to stop being negative or look on the bright side. Fuck the bright side in this moment I’m having. Why can’t an adult, who technically doesn’t have to listen to anyone, have a moment? This is why people are lacking connections. If I come to you with my moment and you don’t let me have it, I’m probably not going to come to you anymore.
One of the books that we read in book club was talking about better ways to communicate in a business setting or in a personal one. Sorry, I don’t remember the exact book. I do remember how the author said, when a person comes to you to talk, we should ask a couple of questions. I’m totally paraphrasing here. But the question was along the lines of, Do you want to just talk or do you want my feedback? Sometimes, we just need to talk. To get it off our chest. Being an adult is just…ugh. And even if we do live on the bright side, it is okay to visit the dark side. It doesn’t make you or your perspective negative.
Today, I had to administer my once a month MS medication. I always have a moment right before I press the auto injector into my leg (dark moment). Then I have a bright one when I look down at my bandage.
These adult problems aren’t going anywhere soon, so feel free to have a moment and then some more. It is one way to help you be well and whole. And I want that for you and I. Much Love 🧡 💚