I’m so scared for the future. I didn’t really start reading or listening to the news until the pandemic. Turning a blind eye to it was bliss. Now I see everything going on and I panic. 

I’m afraid of climate change. I see it affecting the planet and I’m so afraid to bring kids into this life where I’m afraid there won’t be a future or will be a bad future. 

I’m afraid of not even being able to afford to take care of them like my parents could take care of me. The way prices are going up for everything is scary. Interest rates are going up to combat inflation rates but it just seems like it makes no difference in prices. They go up no matter what. It doesn’t help with affordability. 

I’m afraid about politics of everything. It seems like the Republican Party and Conservative Party does not care for people. In Ontario, people are saying the party in charge is pushing for privatization of healthcare and education. I love public healthcare and education. It’s scary to see the way they’re being gutted. Plus, it’s another thing I wouldn’t be able to afford. 

I’m so panicked for the future. I’m so panicked to being kids into this. My doctor says I’m at the best point to have kids now. But I’m so scared. Like how am I supposed to have a 20 year plan to take care of them? I feel like I barely take care of myself. 

Does anyone deal with this kind of anxiety?