Why do the simple things you enjoyed as a kid, like playing outside all day, seem impossible to do now as an adult?

Have you ever been roped into serving food at a party you just wanted to enjoy, and how do you think this could be avoided?
What are some ways to reconnect with the passions and dreams you had as a child when you reach middle age?
How do you cope with abuse from a partner, being used by them and while together, made every day miserable and toxic for years?