19 Awful Standards That Have Become "Normal" In Society, Even Though They're Very, Very Toxic

“The constant never-ceasing surveillance — anybody can film anyone any time and post it. I’m afraid to go outside without my face completely covered with a veil now, just to preserve what little privacy I have left!”

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Note: Some submissions were pulled from this Reddit thread by u/Secret_Ostrich_1307. 

"It's absolutely shameful that people are working multiple jobs and still experiencing homelessness and living in their car or at a shelter."

"If you want to retire before 65, you don't know how much insurance and medical care will cost. I have seen nearly $2K a month for one person! And then, there are thousands in out-of-pocket costs if something happens."

"Not to mention, the fact that anybody can film anyone any time and post it means it's not safe to just go about your day if there's anything about you people might ridicule — say, if you're just existing while fat, disabled, or trans, etc. And what if you are on the run from an abusive stalker? Whoops, your cover's blown because someone doesn't care about the privacy of strangers, and now your LIFE is in danger! I'm afraid to go outside without my face completely covered with a veil now, just to preserve what little privacy I have left!"

"The journey is not linear. It's a spiral, and sometimes it goes downwards. Happens! It's YOUR path, and it may not be carved, sure, but that's because it's yours to make."

"The worst part is the photos/videos aren't even for you — they're to make other people think your life is better than it is and thus make them feel worse about their own life."

Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.