The Silent Struggles of Our Generation: A Cry for Change

In today’s world, it feels like everything boils down to how young you start earning or how much you earn and with AI and automation everywhere, it feels like humans are becoming irrelevant. Many of us, especially those aged 18-25, are stuck in this cycle where even having dreams feels like a luxury. Unless your parents have a good financial backup, dreams don’t matter anymore especially if they don’t make you good money.

Even when you’re young, the weight of responsibility presses down hard. “I have to take care of my family” is a thought that never leaves your mind. Nothing about what I want or need seems to matter. I’ve seen so many kids, including myself, feeling like we’re a burden to our families because we aren’t earning enough or at all.

It’s not just about not having a job—it’s about not being able to find one that respects your time and effort. Even with online opportunities, a lot of us haven’t cracked the code to earning and the number of scams out there just makes it worse. When people our age are driven to take extreme steps like ending their lives, society blames them. They call us lazy or ungrateful instead of understanding what’s going on or trying to raise these issues with the government.

The Weight of Modern Pressures - The population keeps increasing, and we’re left wondering: What should we do? Governments should take real steps, like making laws about marriage age or limiting the number of kids per family, to help balance resources. But instead, it feels like they’re busy making rich people even richer.

And harassment? Assault? So many young people face these things, but we don’t know where to turn. It’s like we’re taught to suffer in silence because speaking up doesn’t always help. We isolate ourselves, thinking it’s easier to handle everything alone. Talking to loved ones doesn’t feel like an option either.

When Dreams Are Left Behind - I gave up on all my dreams. I wanted to pursue sports or martial arts professionally but my parents said no. Then I wanted to study forensic science—to help solve mysteries, identify the unthinkable—but again, the answer was no. I couldn’t even study the subjects I wanted because my parents didn’t see value in them.

Now at 20, I’m still trying to prove myself. But all I want is to show my parents that I can earn money. To show them that my choices matter.

Can We Fix This? - It’s not just about me—it’s about so many of us. If you’re reading this and you feel the same, know you’re not alone. We need governments and those in power to take real action. Lower costs of living, create jobs, and support young people instead of dismissing us.

And to the companies using AI: yes, AI is efficient, but hire humans too. Even a small salary can change someone’s life. You’ll get gratitude and prayers in return.

For those of us trying to earn online, it’s okay if we haven’t succeeded yet. Keep learning, keep trying, and don’t let the scams discourage you, remember to check in on your friends so many people hide their struggles because they think no one will care.

If you're reading this and going through something tough, I want you to know you're not alone. Life can feel overwhelming at times, but I hope everything works out for you soon. f my story resonates with you or helps in any way, feel free to share it with others who might need to hear this. Sending love and strength your way!