Vulnerability is a Gen Z thing

 The title is true. Although I don't say this exclusively I think there is something so beautiful about this generation. The more I navigate life as a young adult the more attuned I become to harsh criticism or blunt ridicule about the individuals born between 1997-2012. We are "zoomers' but I feel like we glide. We manage to participate in a complex maze designed for our failure but we find our perseverance and endurance in the unpredictabile. Today was my first day in a new class with random people. We introduced ourselves and shared some things, suddenly I felt compelled to confide in these random people who are my colleagues and peers. My compulsion occurred because of another student's unrelenting ability to be honest about herself. I think it is so liberating when you carry shame and see someone else living fearlessly and authentically it made me show an aspect of my personality and lifestyle that is present and tucked away. I  have gratitude it is an honor to be part of such a vibrant, raw, and talented community. I am happy for myself. The thing is I think we could learn a lot from "this generation". It is okay to release the stigma surrounding mental health, reaching out and asking for help is not a sign of weakness, rest is trademarked as laziness but is empowering and balancing, it's okay to not feel the feeling you're supposed to feel, to attempt to learn is to show yourself being ignorant intentionally, you're stronger than you think, not listening to the projections of others is the best decision you can make as an adult.