Millennials – widely defined as those born between the early 80s and late 90s – are widely thought to be the first generation who will be less well-off than their parents. Yet how many of this generation share their fears with others?
We all hold on to secret fears. We worry that we won’t be understood or that people will judge us. There’s a general assumption that millennials have been afforded huge opportunities. Yet faced with the perfect storm of a lack of jobs, large debts and high property costs this generation are up against it, and life just won’t work out the way many of us would like it to.
Almost all of us will have been in a situation where we have, or someone else has, hesitantly shared a private thought or experience only to find out that it isn’t so unique after all.
Perhaps you’re worried you’ll never move out of your flat share to a place of your own? Perhaps you’re worried about the lifestyle choices you’re making, but can’t see a way out? Maybe you’re worried you’ll never study for your dream job, or won’t be able to start a family? Or perhaps you’re worried that one day your employer will find out you lied on your CV out of desperation?
Sharing a secret worry not only helps to alleviate the psychological burden, but it offers the opportunity to seek out solutions and support. And now’s your chance. Share your secret fears anonymously with us, and we’ll publish a selection on the site.
