I am dying for an older person in my life that doesn't demonize or sexualize me 😞 I lost my...

Honestly,nursing homes. If you can find programs that look for volunteers to hang out with people in nursing homes I think it could be helpful in finding that connection. I think your son may find it a good experience as well if they accept children.
I understand what you mean though. As a single woman in her 20s in a foreign country,now nearing 30, I have been treated so shitty in the assumption that no one cares for me or will protect me as I am here alone. The only thing that changes as I get older is that I learned to handle those situations better. Still,it shouldn't be something that we have to learn to deal with and it is disgusting how normalised it is for single females. Add to the mix having no family near you for whatever reason and you become extremely vulnerable to most people unfortunately.

caccoon · 36-40

Is there a craft or art form you want to learn? I have found that the older generation, if you are genuinely interested, really like to pass on their craft.

Especially dying art forms like tatting or lace making, for example.

I don't know if you're into stitch work, knitting , or anything like that, but I have found a lot of these women can be really inviting and gentle, and I have made a lot of friends with the older generation via art and craft.

Or just learning in general.

Some will still look down on you a little bit, or say ignorant things, but I don't think it's really intentional.

Anyway, this is just my experience, and I know it's not necessarily helpful for me to just come in here and tell you THIS WORKS, but maybe something to consider if the opportunity strikes! 🥰💙

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

Yeah, i get it. My parents and brother are all gone now. I know you are single too. Church groups can be a sour e of contacts and support. Unity is pretty laid back. Might want to check it out.

SageWanderer · 70-79, M

I get a lot of the “Ok, Boomer” but those who really know me realize I’m not the usual person in any way. As I mentioned before, my daughter and you have a lot in common. For what it is worth, I’m only a DM away.

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CynicalSpaceMan · 26-30, M

We exist in a the same state of war of all against all that centralized and hierarchical societal models were supposed to guard against. It's ironic.

And the result is the degradation of community.

What you're describing is a direct result of this; the young hate the old, the old hate the young, and those in the middle hate both.

And deep down they all hate themselves, too.

deathfairy ·

It’s mostly due to ppl not being healed..

This might sound weird, but they don’t see kids as kids. A wounded “adult” is trapped as a child in an adult body, so they see children as their own age/level.

We don’t have alot of actual full adults here mentally.. most adults are stuck at the age of like 15yrs old tops mentally and emotionally.. so they cannot view younger generations with respect because they haven’t left that age group yet.

SinlessOnslaught · M

You've had such a hard time in life. Hugs.

Northwest · M

demonize? See if you can volunteer in a retirement community.

BuzzedLightyear · 61-69, M

🙋🏼‍♂