“That’s why I STILL have to work up the nerve to consider someone a friend.”

I’m an award-winning writer and editor living in New York City, where I currently work at BuzzFeed as the Senior Lifestyle Editor.

Of course, not all Boomer parents are like this! The stories below are based on real-life experiences from children who had different (and difficult) relationships with their parents. 

"Oh my gosh, haha. I was told to register for China, and then we never used it. I gave it away, haha."

"Anyway, that’s why I STILL have to work up the nerve to consider someone a friend. Always worried I’m wrong about feeling like people like me."