I am a proud member of Generation X, forged in an era where respect was non-negotiable, questions were silenced, and every morsel on the plate was a mandate. We knew our boundaries—speaking out of turn was unthinkable. Yet, for far too many of us, those four walls concealed a private nightmare. We endured in silence, because revealing the truth was simply not an option. I personally was Sexually, Mentally and Physically abused severly, still carrying scars inside and out. I have made it a mission to help others that have as well.
In our fervent determination to shield our own children from that pain, we overcorrected with unrelenting zeal. We immersed them in every sport, coached their teams, led Scouts, served as team moms, room moms, and PTA pillars—an exhaustive marathon of devotion. We stretched finances to the breaking point, plunging into debt to grant them luxuries we never knew. Trophies were bestowed upon everyone, participation alone merited acclaim. Our attics overflow with plaques commemorating our sacrifices as parents and community leaders.
But beneath our eyes, a heartbreaking transformation unfolded. Instead of gratitude, we encountered entitlement: explosive outbursts, slammed doors, and defiance. Our children did not emerge stronger or kinder. We, as parents, faltered grievously—skipping essential lessons in resilience, accountability, and humility. The idyllic family we envisioned shattered.
We unwittingly enabled gaslighting, nurturing a generation prone to narcissistic tendencies. We witnessed friendships discarded like refuse, lies spun without remorse, theft rationalized, and guilt wielded as a weapon to extract more. They squandered inheritances on fleeting indulgences—$7 lattes, outings with dwindling allies—while feigning inability to contribute. Jobs evaporated amid conflicts with colleagues and superiors; dissent was met with dismissal.
As parents, our role demands unflinching truth-telling and guidance toward growth. Yet, when we intervene, we are branded "toxic," resentful adversaries rather than allies. Enter the enablers: a partner, spouse, or echo-chamber circle peddling validation. They urge you to "wash your face," sever ties with anyone challenging their narrative of perpetual affirmation—even if that means vilifying your own parents as the source of all trauma.
This is celebrated online as liberation, a triumphant exodus from "toxic" origins. But make no mistake: this is profound abuse, inflicted not only on friends, employers, and parents, but on the innocent children caught in the crossfire. You have modeled for them precisely how to wound the ones who love them most.
You dismiss the scars your parents bear—the betrayals, the heartbreak. Life's imperfections cannot be erased by alienation. In the end, this path leads to isolation: a generation adrift, surrounded by echoes of their own making.
The toll is catastrophic. Parents, hollowed by grief, have ended their lives. Others exist as shadows of their former selves. A staggering 76% of Gen X parents face outright alienation; the remaining 24% live in terror, self-censoring every word to avert the same fate.
Social media amplifies the assault. Dare to speak, and a digital mob of estranged adult children descends: "You must have deserved it." Most parents retreat into anguished silence, their voices extinguished.
You have stripped them of dignity to elevate your narrative. But your children observe every act. Grandparents will pass before reconciliation, leaving grandchildren with irreparable voids—robbed of loving bonds by parental selfishness.
This "trend" has metastasized into unimaginable anguish. Toxic positivity claims countless victims, eroding families from within.
To the estranged: Let your parents "wash your face." They love you fiercely. They were never your enemy.
If you are enduring this pain—parent or child—know you are not alone, though isolation may whisper otherwise. Seek solace in support groups, trusted confidants. I am here, unwavering. Reach out without hesitation.
Peace, profound Love, and EnJoy the fervent wish that you embrace life fully.
Log Home Mom
To our sweet babies, we love you dearly, we will be here when you are ready.
