1980 here. Climbed the mountain and got to the other side early. Cut off 95% of my connections now living in the country with animals. Never looking back ❤
I'm 57. 1967. I'm just so done with the crazy. I'm on a race against time to save myself. Health problems, money etc. Who else is trying desperately to save themselves because nobody is going to do it for you.
1965 here. Moved to a small town 2 years ago and it’s not paradise, but it’s much better than the city. I’ve often felt “old” and like I was born into the wrong generation, but I do enjoy the amenities when they’re available;when they’re not, I simply “make do” because I grew up without much so I know how to do that. But I have what I need, an old house, an acre to grow food, my hands and feet and a healthy body, and that’s more than a lot of people are experiencing right now. Friends? A few. Peace? Yes. My trust is in God and his love and purpose for the world we live in. Thank you, Katie for sharing your life. ❤
You are a inspiring, strong and kind woman. I am gen X too(december 1967), living in Holland on the countryside, two children too, two dogs and chickens (2), so all very relatable. I wish you beauty and warmth
I absolutely love your channel... Im turning 60 and I just want to plant a garden, hunt and play music and di woodworking. Im quite happy being a hermit.
Born in 1968, and to be honest I have been thinking about a place in the middle of nowhere for a while now. To be honest a cup of coffee and guitar is all the company I need.
Thank YOU! As I said before, I am so ready to homestead that I could scream. No money right now to do it, so I have some figuring out to do. You inspire me!
Weird!!! Weird is GOOD, I have come to accept. I would SO rather be OUTside, in the forest, on a mountain, surrounded by Mother Earth & Nature. Gen-X has always been the survivor generation. We had to be. We ALWAYS figured things out. Some way, some how. Love this video!!!!! Thank you for your truth, authenticity and kindness. Much needed. I hope to find my own 'home in the woods' soon. I do miss the winter's beauty, silence & solitude. Hoping to move to a place I can get ALL four seasons again. Sending much 💙🤍💚❤and warm thoughts your way. --Tess
Yes we are Katie ❤❤❤I’m trying to find housing right now I’m really sick and I have no family . Hope you’re having a good holiday , I just had to put my dog to sleep 😢I’m very sad. I need to get away from these people in the wild somewhere away from here .
Oh, honey! I feel for you. Things will get better. Try and stay positive (I know its hard when everything seems stacked against you). Wishing you well, Cathy at skint living uk. xx
1974 here. I'm not convinced that we're choosing solitude as much as choosing honesty and simplicity. Obviously I'd rather be alone than mismatched, but I'm not committed to solitude.
Born in 1977, I feel like I have found my people ❤ Re: Checking out in earlier generations- my parents were born in the 40s, and never checked out. When I started the process of checking out, my Mom asked for weeks if I was okay. Yes, I have a small group of friends and 1 spunky 8 year old daughter ❤ all I need :)
1966 here. Thank you for making this video! My husband and I live in rural Michigan but are spending our winter with our son and daughter-in-law in the Philippines. We live in the province among the rice patties plowed by water buffalo. Within a week of being in the province, I have been able to stop taking sleep meds and reduce my anxiety meds. We are out gathering fresh food from local farmers and fisherman during the day, ride motorcycles into the small town nearby for supplies as needed and enjoy the generosity of family cooking! If I had my choice, I wouldn’t go back to the US.
Gen X has seen more change than any other generation. We started out with typewriters, dial telephones, carbon paper, newspapers, televisions - with a hand full of channels (black and white in some cases). We were surrounded by small local stores for clothing, hardware, toys, books, sporting goods, and restaurants. Over time, we've seen those things change and evolve, but we've also seen the rise and fall of things other generations don't even know about, like fax machines, one hour film processing, floppy disks, dial up internet, VHS and cassette tapes (or their black sheep cousins Betamax and 8 track tapes). Obviously, previous generations saw innovation and change, but not the significant quantity that we have. And, the subsequent generations have and will experience groundbreaking advances as well, but probably not the sheer volume connected to as many aspects of their lives. Over half a century (give or take), that's a lot of change, a lot of adjusting, a lot of accommodating. I don't think we recognize the impact that has had on us. Where we started and where we are now is vastly different. Some of us are tired. And, while our days aren't over, our time in the sun is waning. It's hard to get excited and emotionally invest in the next big thing, because we expect there will be another big thing soon after. So, why bother? Anyway, that's my feeling about why, in our 50's we may be pushing away from the table of life and saying "I've had enough." When, actually, we just may have had too much.
I do live a much simpler life now I'm a senior, I feel back to how I grew up in the country, in a small village. I now live in a small town in Muskoka, being with friends who help friends, and I grow my own vegetables in a small garden, and freeze them for winter. Have a stock pile of dry and can goods, purchase local eggs, potatoes and meats. I kept my friends from school and past churches. Now I have a steady group of sincere friends to go for walks with, in the country WHEN WE WANT TO. I would love to have a homestead to make it more reclusive, and to raise chickens, or even have fresh goats milk! Take care.
1972 and left a 30 year career in May 2023. Best decision ever. I’m with my husband of 30 years. Never had kids and focused on our careers and rescued animals. Now we have a simple, drama-free life with our dog and cats in a semi-rural area. Loving new boundaries and being more reclusive by choice.
I sadly lost my soul mate Marie last October to Cancer and my best friend in the same year. I've been on my own ever since and I'm actually happy on my own. I go to work and I go to my local pub few times a week after work then home I'm quiet happy to be on my own now. Maybe one day I'll meet someone again but for now there's no panic. *✨ peace and love to everyone out there including people who are going through difficulties in life Believe *✨
Hi, Katie! Your video popped up on my page and I watched, liked and subscribed immediately. 56 here and the last few years I have been doing the same thing. I appreciate hearing it from someone else. Thanks for the follow up video. Have a great day!
That clip you speak of is what drew me to your channel even though I’m not a Gen-Xer, I’m a Baby Boomer. I totally hear you 🙌I’m alone but not lonely. I only have 2 friends but that’s the way I like it. Lol at your cat in the background shaking off its paws as it walks in the snow 😂 So cute 🥰
Boomer here (1960). Hubby (1958). We are not rich, but we are grateful for our simple country life. Never been about keeping up with the Joneses. Staying out of debt is essential. No drama =peace.
Hi Katie, gen X too (1967) glad I found your channel, I live in a cottage on a farm. But we don't homestead, I appreciate you sharing your mindset, and can certainly relate, lots of love to you and yours ❤
1969 Gen X here. Turned 50, had worked in a toxic environment for 20 years. Walked out one day after work and never went back. Decided my mental health was more important than the pay cheque. Moved to a small acerage 5 years ago with my husband and have never been happier. The joy I get each morning feeding the chooks, tending to my horses and cows, watching the birds in my garden, and snuggling in front of a wood fire in the winter with my dog and cat is more than I ever imagined. I have no desire to socialise, cut off most of social circle as I always felt obligated to participate, and I can lock the front farm gate to stop any unexpected visitors, which I do daily. Life is good.....😀
I'm a 1967 Gen-Xer. Freedom and your sanity is much more valuable than cash, any day. I too walked out of my job but I did it twice. I have been teaching for just over 20 years. I worked full time for nearly 8 years and walked away as I was ill and ended up in hospital totally burnt out. I often worked until 1-2am. Both management and other staff were very toxic. I did supply for over 12 years. On my last week an 18 year old was running around the classroom with a knife. I got the teaching assistant to get management, who pinned the lad down and got the knife off him. He said to me I was right to go get him to sort it. Then literally the next minute I heard him slag me off to the TA saying I should have sorted the situation out!! Management literally want to own you body and soul no matter where you work so I can totally understand why people, especially the younger generations, want to opt out. I think if you want to or have to work, you have to either work for yourself or working from home , as its the only way forward these days.
I'm not feeling so alone now! I downshifted into lower gear after breast cancer. Threw out the tv, got a turn table, moved out of the big city. I am making my own clothes, and making art. I love my life now!
For me, it’s not that I dislike people-I genuinely enjoy spending time with others. What I struggle with is feeling oversaturated by constant interaction, as you so aptly put it. I’m learning to find balance in this, focusing on nurturing relationships with the people I truly cherish. By doing so, I’ve realized that the quality of those connections far outweighs the quantity. Time spent with the ones who matter most feels more meaningful and fulfilling, and that’s where I want to focus my energy.
You are great. Thanks for sharing. Farmers markets would not be the same without you. I hope your generators are always pumping juice and you have a happy new year.
1967 here. We recently purchased land and are working hard on our mission to build up there, retire at 62, live off the land best we can, enjoy our family that still speaks to me and take it one day at a time.
I ❤ Homesteaders! (Just found you just now! Grew up in a quiet town, moved to NYC for over 10 years, now old (1955) and we own a little house in a quiet little part of a city. If God provides a way, (been looking) I would still love getting out of here to a place where the houses are not so close together. -Margie in NW PA
68 years old here and I've lived alone for 15 years. About your age when everything changed for me. I love my slow, simple life and in fact, I've been waiting for this my whole life
I watched your last video and it really struck home. I;m 58 and been living in my van for the last 8 months, gave up my job and 4 walls. Yes there is the burn out but, after that it’s about getting fired up and rejecting the system we’ve been bought up in and building our own life
1971 here. I live in a small town, but I do have property in the mountains. Not quite in a place to be out there, so I homestead where I'm at. I feel that the more I learn now, the better off I will be. Learn something new everyday and never give up.
1971. Quiet is nice. I'm tired of all the traffic, crowded stores, and rude people. Purchased an old farm in Upstate NY and plan to leave this rat race soon. Enjoying your content.😊
Living like you….I think a big problem is society is unbelievably Age-ist, especially for women. Also, due to the pandemic of pornography, a lot of men are ruined - I know this is a blanket statement- but this is my experience. A big revelation for me was when I let go of trying to be recognized for my work. I now recognize my self for my work. I feel healthy and hopeful. Life is beautiful and I am free of betrayal, feeling like a failure, not being whatever enough. I also spend so much less money and am finally happy with what I have. Cheers!
Hang in there - the last of my 5 kids is turning 18 this spring. We found an off-grid place on the 24th. I love my kids, but they don't love off-grid so we had to wait it out. Use the time to learn all you can and dream the dream so you can live it.
Sounds good. There is a ton of grown up kids that wont and often cant lea🎉ve home. Im 1 whos adult kids stuck at home with me paying.. Mental health $ + inflation + baby boomers not handing over the batton = sandwidch for x gen. Aging parents need care and adult kids with mental health problems who cant leave home. Im sure im not alone all the best !
What a beautiful life you have! ❤ I started following you after the story telling. We have a 1/4 acre with fruit trees and honey bees. Still working full time, so it’s a lot for the near future. I feel like we all have more “friends” out there than we realized! 😊
Hi Katie-Kate, just some random remarks. First of all, your homestead is GORGEOUS. I would not choose that life, but it's good that you have, as it seems to suit you. More importantly, while I believe that humans are meant to be social, no one should feel that they need to defend their decision to be alone, (for example), to not have a partner, or to not have children. These are very personal decisions, and you have to do what works best for you. Best wishes on your journey to a happy and peaceful life.
1979 vintage here... I've been tired, drained and done with society for a very long time and being neurodivergent and trying to fit into a world that barely makes sense to me makes it even more draining and tiring... I'm making plans to change my life...❤
It's better to have 4 or 5 Besties whom you can count on! Small 🦐 town Stay active in your Church Volunteer Give thanks Look for the Helpers and Oh yeah! Drink from the Garden Hose!
It appears the video you talked about struck a chord with many, many workers have not had a voice in their work place so this was a chance for them to "air out" some of their frustrations, stress and disappointments. I am also pondering on what happened to these toxic co workers many talk about, if one day they "saw the light" of their doings and stopped, or ended up being isolated, or somebody told them off one day, or just kept on in their merry old tracks. Maybe some managements allow work places to be toxic, a form of divide and conquer, let them fight with each other instead of dealing with issues that should be handled.
I really enjoyed the video you were referring to here and did leave a comment. I enjoyed this one as well. I mentioned in my last comment that I had recently lost my husband and strangely I am taking it as I think the universe wants me to, which is a chance to go into this last section of my life shedding all the conventional things that I feel have been crushing me under their weight and letting me now discover my authentic self with no apologies. I too have those four or five close friends, one from all the way back since we've been 12 years old and we both turned 58 this month! My grief is mixed with a sense of renewal and gratitude. For the rest of my time here I can live on my terms. The things that scare me and there are a few, I am leaving up to trust and faith that I will find a way to figure my way through because I am resourceful, have good friends, am a good friend to others and I don't want to live dwelling on the fear of what if. Most of all for the first time in my life I have the opportunity and desire to figure out and live as the person I truly am and I think that will be quite a journey, I'm hoping a simple, peaceful, minimalistic journey with plenty of solitude in the beautiful natural surroundings which I am already lucky enough to live in. Thank you for your videos, whatever the content may be, I enjoy you sharing your day to day and appreciate you. 🦋
Hi there. What a wonderful thing to share and I am touched and grateful to be even a peripheral part of your journey. It sounds like you have a great foundation and also the confidence to pursue your next chapter. Like I share, you will have challenges but I think you will enjoy them. Thank you for being here, I appreciate you as well. Stay safe and kind and brave
A boomer here, born right in the middle of the generation. Both of my kids are in their 40s now. I think I can relate to how you feel. I think a lot of people reach that point in their 40s or 50s where they realize that they're just not living the way they would prefer and start really thinking about what they could do to change it or make it better. Almost forgot to say, I like watching your cats wander around in the background, got to love the kitties! 🙂
That's what most of the Boomers say. It keeps them from looking at how they've treated Gen X so bad. No were actually si k of being mistreated by Boomers and the younger generations and were over it. It has nothing to do with our age!
@@Ripley841 I don't recall treating anyone badly, you're probably thinking of those boomers who had money and some power. I had neither... You're probably thinking of the "hippies" who sold out for participation trophies, the yuppies who thought they were the chosen ones who sold themselves for corporate greed...
I live in a condo in Brooklyn and it’s super convenient. No car. I walk and bike everywhere. Public transport. Beach and large park. Any amenity you can dream up. For these reasons I’ll probably never leave but it’s also super crowded and has gotten more and more noisy and it’s difficult to make new friends and most people ignore each other. I dream of your life but know I couldn’t handle it. 😂
Hi Katie. That fed up post was how i found you and immediately subbed! Are you near Sarnia? I'm pretty sure I've seen you around town. I may have stared at your tats in admiration... The thing with superficial friends is that when you get sick they're nowhere to be found. You really can't count on most people to be there. Aside from the few genuinely good hearts.
Hi there! Agreed 100% No I am not around Sarnia but I did shop in that area when I was property searching. I wanted to be close to Lake Eerie but the fates brought me closer to Ottawa. Hi from across Ontario! Thanks for being here, have a great day!
Why is Gen X different? We are the cross over generation… we were the grandkids of the greatest generation. We were raised when life was real. Family was real. Relationships were real. Consequences were real. People and family visited each other - in person. People spoke to each other. Life was analog. Then came the internet. At first we were mind-blown by it… I will never forget when AOL came on the scene as a pay by the hour subscription and people were racking up insane bills because they couldn’t turn off the internet. Then all of those paid subscriptions went away. Dial up…those chirps and beeps will forever be engrained in our memories. Napster. Metallica vs Napster. DSL the broadband…. Now we lose our minds if we aren’t connected at 5G warp speed service. Then mobile phones came along…and texting…and people stopped talking on the phone…oxymoron. Then came UA-cam and “reality” tv… and then everyone wanted to be famous. As much as we like to dog millennials…they are our spawns…where did we go wrong? Now we have Gen Y & Z - kids who have no clue about real / analog life. Kids born with an iPad in their hands, the iPad is their baby sitter and instead of learning how to behave, they are given some form of technology to pacify them instead of getting “training” from mom and dad. Now life is defined by social media and tv “programming” - boomers don’t get a pass here - TV was to boomers like social media is to Gen X, Y and Z - they did and still do believe everything that comes across the “news” Gen X hated the news, we would rather watch the X-games or find Tony Hawk riding his skateboard. Gen X is different -fljeeper71 1971
Hiya, I'm so sorry you've had such bad experience in the comments. I have had to drop my married friends over the years as they feel threatened by me. I have been single for over 12 years and people treat you differently because of this. Plus many try to get you to justify your position. I am the happiest I've ever been because I am single. My kids have all grown up and I'm now mortgage free. So the 3 main worries in life - kids, home and partner - are no longer a big issue for me!!! I just live my life without caring what other people think anymore. I am planning on downsizing next year, I'm going to move to Scotland to be nearer my oldest son and to be in nature. I have a cat and a dog, which I much prefer to people any day!!!
Hello. 7 years ago at my 50th birthday i said fudge it and left the big city and all it's crap. Bought 2 acres in the forest and built myself a little house. Always been some sort of a loner but outside pressure had me back into uncomfortable situation with crowd and family...Now i am living the best years of the rest of my life, whatever how long it will be, i swore to myself it would have to be peaceful. Thank you for sharing with us...
I'm sick and almost completely alone. I have my hubby and that's it. It's okay. I couldn't believe it when I saw that this was to be my fate no matter what I did according to my astrological natal chart. It does say my chart is rare. I had to cut people out of my life for my own peace of mind. I'm happier now - way happier now that I've cut out all the abusers, drama queens and kings, backstabbers, envious nincompoops, narcissists, etc.... I did go through major mourning but I've been working on my emotional stuff and mostly I go between being very angry and then being happy - strangely. My therapist said that's a good thing. Considering I hired her to help me with my anger issues I don't agree, but I have to admit, at least I'm no longer a bawling, blubbery mess all the time, and I have figured out how to be happy in spite of my circumstances. I realize most people may not be able to do that. God gives us what we need and I was given the capacity to do that, however, I'm suffering with pain and illness all day every day, so physically I'm a wreck, but emotionally I have way more peace and tranquility and my life is at the level I can handle due to my health issues. In other words, the worst has happened and I'm 60 but likely to live like this for decades, and yet I've found ways to be okay with it all much of the time. One thing I've learned is we all have our own paths in life and many of them are outside of the mainstream and many are going to seem unconventional to others. It's okay. You really have no choice because life will carry you where you're supposed to go for your own soul growth no matter what you do. It's how you respond to it that matters. Keep your spirits up, this is all temporary anyway.
I am ill and unable to work or do the things I enjoy. I live to survive, alone, no partner or pets. Consider yourself lucky, you dont have the worst, and neither do I. My partner left 2 years in. She wanted someone younger and not sick. I told her I was sick when I met her, she was ok with it until reality set in. I am 47. Working as a machinist and eating manufactured food our FDA says is "ok" is what got me here. The last visit to the doctor she said "you may have to accept we can not heal you" That hit hard....there is no hope or motivation. I am home bound....and used to be very active, I moved to the mountains because I like to hike and explore. Now I have trouble getting the mail.....3 years can change life A LOT.
@@AdventureAwaits1111 Sorry to hear that. I've learned alot about life but I don't completely understand it all. I do think some of us are much more affected by certain chemicals than others and some of us just have genetic issues too. I looked up my bios (biological parents as I'm adopted) when I received my papers with my parents' names on them and I found out my ancestors died young on both sides of my family and they say that points to ongoing and intractable health issues in me genetically. That at least takes some of the pressure off me to perform well. I hope things get better for you.
@@websurfer5772 the best thing for me would be to get healthy. Now that is not an option....i get medical and food stamps, but have zero income. Its hard for a 47yo white male to get help. Especially when the tests all say I am healthy. There are no doctors anymore, just pill pushers....and I dont take pills. I grow my medicine, plants are medicine. Pills are poison. I strongly urge you to look into dietary changes. Our bodies need protien more than anything else, we dont really need a lot of grain or veggies (we were lied to) avoid ALL Pharma meds, they are evil. Avoid ANY seed oils or vegetable oil. Use Lard, butter or tallow. The vegetable oil was very inflamatory to my body, and it is in everything, read labels. Really best to never eat out and cook with raw foods. Its so important. The oils and chemicals are killing us. I am proof.
I'm sick and alone. No family, no hubby. Younare far from being alone. You have your husband. I hope you never find out what it's like being truly alone and sick.
@@Ripley841 I am sorry to hear about what you're going through. Of course I can be in the same situation at any moment in the future. I hope things get better for you.
Great topic today. I find you to be very interesting. Our lives are similar. It's nice to share even Catchin A Rat. Let's me know my daily can be normal ❤ Be safe and stay kind
Girl, you’re fabulous! Let the fringe minority haters hate. You are not mentally unstable lol. My gosh. The world around us are who and what seems unstable to me.
Call Katie I really enjoy your videos I am a gen-xer 1966 I just wanted to say I know the difficulty of it all it's difficult but it's even more difficult when you're alone without a partner I give you credit it's so easy when you have someone else it's not so easy when you only have yourself people who have someone don't get that and I'm talking about having a husband or a wife that's not completely alone love you look forward to more videos❤❤
No you're not weird You are living in healthy way And you probably let go of alot of stress I would love to be stress free And get out of the Grind of just working to pay bills Its not a life The greed of people in society is become worse The fast pace is Making me dizzy I want to check out so bad 9:12
Gosh I guess deciding that it is 100% where you want to be. You can volunteer at a farm to see if you enjoy the physical work. Maybe try some gardening and preserving to see if you like it. That's where I started. From there I focused all of my long term goals and dreams on that ambition. Everything I was doing was meant to get me here. When the "stars aligned" for me (after many years!) I was ready to pull the plug without hesitation. It was a small window of opportunity that presented for me, and if I had hesitated or not been ready mentally it would have closed. I HTH
(early 1971 model with overdrive) From seeing the comments on all these videos, it looks like gen x and gen jones have had enough of working and never getting shit from it other than enough pay to keep from starving to death. It seems to me our generation never had a chance. Americas economy was doing well in the 50's and 60's, this gave plenty of opportunity for boomers to succeed and make money and having opportunities to move up in life. We haven' had that in our lifetimes. I have thought of checking out for a long time, but have not done it just yet, I keep having this false hope something better will come along, yet it does not no matter how hard I try. The world is made for the younger generations these days it seems. There's no where in this world for me. Maybe it's time to check out and be done with it.
I love your life and I really wanna do that and I’ve been planning on doing that for a couple years and I should be able to do it in one or two years so God bless you….❤❤❤
1980 here. Climbed the mountain and got to the other side early. Cut off 95% of my connections now living in the country with animals. Never looking back ❤
I love how you describe you life trajectory! 1978 here. Much the same. Xxx
All of you guys who have made it there before me, are my spirit animals. 😘 Thank you. Much love.
@@dontbeadogsbody3564 you can do it! Be very strategic and don’t tell anyone your plans until the ink is ready to sign
1971 here…. SAME!
I'm 57. 1967. I'm just so done with the crazy. I'm on a race against time to save myself. Health problems, money etc. Who else is trying desperately to save themselves because nobody is going to do it for you.
Workplaces have never been more toxic or compensated so poorly.
1978
Great insight
1965 here. Moved to a small town 2 years ago and it’s not paradise, but it’s much better than the city. I’ve often felt “old” and like I was born into the wrong generation, but I do enjoy the amenities when they’re available;when they’re not, I simply “make do” because I grew up without much so I know how to do that. But I have what I need, an old house, an acre to grow food, my hands and feet and a healthy body, and that’s more than a lot of people are experiencing right now. Friends? A few. Peace? Yes. My trust is in God and his love and purpose for the world we live in. Thank you, Katie for sharing your life. ❤
My wife says I was born old. 1965 model here.
Sweet kitties in the snow! Cats have a way of being enough. I'm never lonely if I have cats. They're the best company.
You are a inspiring, strong and kind woman. I am gen X too(december 1967), living in Holland on the countryside, two children too, two dogs and chickens (2), so all very relatable. I wish you beauty and warmth
I absolutely love your channel... Im turning 60 and I just want to plant a garden, hunt and play music and di woodworking. Im quite happy being a hermit.
Gen X is fed up. Truth.
1966 here…politics? Leave me alone. Religion? Leave me alone. Economy? Leave me alone. Chickens? Let’s talk. Vegetable garden? Let’s talk.
For me , it’s vegetable garden and books ! The latest thrillers ! Love your comment and agree 100%
God is important NEVER forget that
@@nailady84 that’s your opinion and belief . Dont shove it down other peoples throat . Thanks
Born in 1968, and to be honest I have been thinking about a place in the middle of nowhere for a while now. To be honest a cup of coffee and guitar is all the company I need.
67 here, same, little cottage on a farm, my partner, cats and thats enough for us
Thank YOU! As I said before, I am so ready to homestead that I could scream. No money right now to do it, so I have some figuring out to do. You inspire me!
Love it as you hear the rooster crowing.
"Must be somethin' on his mind." 🎶🎵🎶
Your hair is beautiful!❤ and I love your channel. So relaxing. Thank you. Great vibes
Weird!!! Weird is GOOD, I have come to accept. I would SO rather be OUTside, in the forest, on a mountain, surrounded by Mother Earth & Nature. Gen-X has always been the survivor generation. We had to be. We ALWAYS figured things out. Some way, some how. Love this video!!!!! Thank you for your truth, authenticity and kindness. Much needed. I hope to find my own 'home in the woods' soon. I do miss the winter's beauty, silence & solitude. Hoping to move to a place I can get ALL four seasons again. Sending much 💙🤍💚❤and warm thoughts your way. --Tess
Beautiful grandmothers country... warm regards, from England
Yes we are Katie ❤❤❤I’m trying to find housing right now I’m really sick and I have no family . Hope you’re having a good holiday , I just had to put my dog to sleep 😢I’m very sad. I need to get away from these people in the wild somewhere away from here .
Oh, honey! I feel for you. Things will get better. Try and stay positive (I know its hard when everything seems stacked against you). Wishing you well, Cathy at skint living uk. xx
1974 here. I'm not convinced that we're choosing solitude as much as choosing honesty and simplicity. Obviously I'd rather be alone than mismatched, but I'm not committed to solitude.
1975 here. I am choosing solitude right now. I don’t want to be alone forever, but for now I’m at peace.
I'm personally choosing all of these things now...
Born in 1977, I feel like I have found my people ❤
Re: Checking out in earlier generations- my parents were born in the 40s, and never checked out. When I started the process of checking out, my Mom asked for weeks if I was okay.
Yes, I have a small group of friends and 1 spunky 8 year old daughter ❤ all I need :)
1966 here. Thank you for making this video! My husband and I live in rural Michigan but are spending our winter with our son and daughter-in-law in the Philippines. We live in the province among the rice patties plowed by water buffalo. Within a week of being in the province, I have been able to stop taking sleep meds and reduce my anxiety meds. We are out gathering fresh food from local farmers and fisherman during the day, ride motorcycles into the small town nearby for supplies as needed and enjoy the generosity of family cooking! If I had my choice, I wouldn’t go back to the US.
Gen X has seen more change than any other generation. We started out with typewriters, dial telephones, carbon paper, newspapers, televisions - with a hand full of channels (black and white in some cases). We were surrounded by small local stores for clothing, hardware, toys, books, sporting goods, and restaurants.
Over time, we've seen those things change and evolve, but we've also seen the rise and fall of things other generations don't even know about, like fax machines, one hour film processing, floppy disks, dial up internet, VHS and cassette tapes (or their black sheep cousins Betamax and 8 track tapes).
Obviously, previous generations saw innovation and change, but not the significant quantity that we have. And, the subsequent generations have and will experience groundbreaking advances as well, but probably not the sheer volume connected to as many aspects of their lives.
Over half a century (give or take), that's a lot of change, a lot of adjusting, a lot of accommodating. I don't think we recognize the impact that has had on us. Where we started and where we are now is vastly different.
Some of us are tired. And, while our days aren't over, our time in the sun is waning. It's hard to get excited and emotionally invest in the next big thing, because we expect there will be another big thing soon after. So, why bother?
Anyway, that's my feeling about why, in our 50's we may be pushing away from the table of life and saying "I've had enough." When, actually, we just may have had too much.
Your comment really touched me. It says so much. A lot to feel, and sit with.
I love ur channel. Just a lil black girl from ky with a dream of living peacefully. ❤
Thank you for your response to the Gen X video. I love your life and being healthy and happy as you are living. I wish I could be you. Take care ❤
I do live a much simpler life now I'm a senior, I feel back to how I grew up in the country, in a small village. I now live in a small town in Muskoka, being with friends who help friends, and I grow my own vegetables in a small garden, and freeze them for winter. Have a stock pile of dry and can goods, purchase local eggs, potatoes and meats. I kept my friends from school and past churches. Now I have a steady group of sincere friends to go for walks with, in the country WHEN WE WANT TO. I would love to have a homestead to make it more reclusive, and to raise chickens, or even have fresh goats milk! Take care.
1972 and left a 30 year career in May 2023. Best decision ever. I’m with my husband of 30 years. Never had kids and focused on our careers and rescued animals. Now we have a simple, drama-free life with our dog and cats in a semi-rural area. Loving new boundaries and being more reclusive by choice.
I sadly lost my soul mate Marie last October to Cancer and my best friend in the same year. I've been on my own ever since and I'm actually happy on my own. I go to work and I go to my local pub few times a week after work then home I'm quiet happy to be on my own now. Maybe one day I'll meet someone again but for now there's no panic. *✨ peace and love to everyone out there including people who are going through difficulties in life Believe *✨
Gen X playing outside: stitches and concussions 🤣👍
Hi, Katie! Your video popped up on my page and I watched, liked and subscribed immediately. 56 here and the last few years I have been doing the same thing. I appreciate hearing it from someone else. Thanks for the follow up video. Have a great day!
That clip you speak of is what drew me to your channel even though I’m not a Gen-Xer, I’m a Baby Boomer. I totally hear you 🙌I’m alone but not lonely. I only have 2 friends but that’s the way I like it. Lol at your cat in the background shaking off its paws as it walks in the snow 😂 So cute 🥰
Don't feel bad. I have 1 friend; but my dogs keep me sane.
Boomer here (1960). Hubby (1958). We are not rich, but we are grateful for our simple country life. Never been about keeping up with the Joneses. Staying out of debt is essential. No drama =peace.
1968 ❤ may you be blessed next year with your homestead life style ❤❤❤
Hi Katie, gen X too (1967) glad I found your channel, I live in a cottage on a farm. But we don't homestead, I appreciate you sharing your mindset, and can certainly relate, lots of love to you and yours ❤
1969 Gen X here. Turned 50, had worked in a toxic environment for 20 years. Walked out one day after work and never went back. Decided my mental health was more important than the pay cheque. Moved to a small acerage 5 years ago with my husband and have never been happier. The joy I get each morning feeding the chooks, tending to my horses and cows, watching the birds in my garden, and snuggling in front of a wood fire in the winter with my dog and cat is more than I ever imagined. I have no desire to socialise, cut off most of social circle as I always felt obligated to participate, and I can lock the front farm gate to stop any unexpected visitors, which I do daily. Life is good.....😀
I'm a 1967 Gen-Xer. Freedom and your sanity is much more valuable than cash, any day. I too walked out of my job but I did it twice. I have been teaching for just over 20 years. I worked full time for nearly 8 years and walked away as I was ill and ended up in hospital totally burnt out. I often worked until 1-2am. Both management and other staff were very toxic. I did supply for over 12 years. On my last week an 18 year old was running around the classroom with a knife. I got the teaching assistant to get management, who pinned the lad down and got the knife off him. He said to me I was right to go get him to sort it. Then literally the next minute I heard him slag me off to the TA saying I should have sorted the situation out!! Management literally want to own you body and soul no matter where you work so I can totally understand why people, especially the younger generations, want to opt out. I think if you want to or have to work, you have to either work for yourself or working from home , as its the only way forward these days.
Such stunning scenery!
I'm not feeling so alone now! I downshifted into lower gear after breast cancer. Threw out the tv, got a turn table, moved out of the big city. I am making my own clothes, and making art. I love my life now!
For me, it’s not that I dislike people-I genuinely enjoy spending time with others. What I struggle with is feeling oversaturated by constant interaction, as you so aptly put it. I’m learning to find balance in this, focusing on nurturing relationships with the people I truly cherish. By doing so, I’ve realized that the quality of those connections far outweighs the quantity. Time spent with the ones who matter most feels more meaningful and fulfilling, and that’s where I want to focus my energy.
Hello Katie, our snow is being washed away with rain. I am actually glad the snow is going. Not happy about rain. 💕NonnaGrace 💕🐓
You are great. Thanks for sharing. Farmers markets would not be the same without you. I hope your generators are always pumping juice and you have a happy new year.
I'm gen-ex and loved your other video about seeking peace and this one as well. God bless ❤
1967 here. We recently purchased land and are working hard on our mission to build up there, retire at 62, live off the land best we can, enjoy our family that still speaks to me and take it one day at a time.
Thank you so much. I have just stumbled upon your channel. Love this video and your other Gen X video. Connecting with you from Australia.
I ❤ Homesteaders! (Just found you just now!
Grew up in a quiet town, moved to NYC for over 10 years, now old (1955) and we own a little house in a quiet little part of a city.
If God provides a way, (been looking) I would still love getting out of here to a place where the houses are not so close together.
-Margie in NW PA
I'm a 1977 old-soul up here in Niagara area Canada
Love the channel hun
Cheers
68 years old here and I've lived alone for 15 years. About your age when everything changed for me.
I love my slow, simple life and in fact, I've been waiting for this my whole life
Gen X is fed up. I'm a 1971'er like you from Halton ont.
I watched your last video and it really struck home. I;m 58 and been living in my van for the last 8 months, gave up my job and 4 walls. Yes there is the burn out but, after that it’s about getting fired up and rejecting the system we’ve been bought up in and building our own life
1971 here. I live in a small town, but I do have property in the mountains. Not quite in a place to be out there, so I homestead where I'm at. I feel that the more I learn now, the better off I will be. Learn something new everyday and never give up.
1971. Quiet is nice. I'm tired of all the traffic, crowded stores, and rude people. Purchased an old farm in Upstate NY and plan to leave this rat race soon.
Enjoying your content.😊
God bless you, and more power to you. Enjoying your videos :)
Living like you….I think a big problem is society is unbelievably Age-ist, especially for women. Also, due to the pandemic of pornography, a lot of men are ruined - I know this is a blanket statement- but this is my experience. A big revelation for me was when I let go of trying to be recognized for my work. I now recognize my self for my work. I feel healthy and hopeful. Life is beautiful and I am free of betrayal, feeling like a failure, not being whatever enough. I also spend so much less money and am finally happy with what I have. Cheers!
Thank you for this amazing video...
I love you and your channel! You’re doing a great job. You bring peace to my life. That is the feeling that comes through as I watch your posts. ✌🏼❤😊
Id love to buy a small piece of land n live off grid. Its been on my mind years. Being a single mum, dream of this once both children leave home..
Hang in there - the last of my 5 kids is turning 18 this spring. We found an off-grid place on the 24th. I love my kids, but they don't love off-grid so we had to wait it out. Use the time to learn all you can and dream the dream so you can live it.
Sounds good. There is a ton of grown up kids that wont and often cant lea🎉ve home. Im 1 whos adult kids stuck at home with me paying.. Mental health $ + inflation + baby boomers not handing over the batton = sandwidch for x gen. Aging parents need care and adult kids with mental health problems who cant leave home. Im sure im not alone all the best !
I'm picturing your punk rocker days and it's making me smile. Nice lady you have 5 good friends. You're good. Like your messages. Think I'm gonna sub.
What a beautiful life you have! ❤ I started following you after the story telling. We have a 1/4 acre with fruit trees and honey bees. Still working full time, so it’s a lot for the near future. I feel like we all have more “friends” out there than we realized! 😊
Hi Katie-Kate, just some random remarks. First of all, your homestead is GORGEOUS. I would not choose that life, but it's good that you have, as it seems to suit you. More importantly, while I believe that humans are meant to be social, no one should feel that they need to defend their decision to be alone, (for example), to not have a partner, or to not have children. These are very personal decisions, and you have to do what works best for you. Best wishes on your journey to a happy and peaceful life.
💯 agree and moving to a more recluse life .. I have 5 friends.. I do not want anymore ! ❤
1978 here, It looks like we're all in the same boat. 5:42
That told em straight! Brilliant Katie. I should keep that post pinned to the top of your feed for future reference. 😄😊
I'm going to start watching your videos
1979 vintage here... I've been tired, drained and done with society for a very long time and being neurodivergent and trying to fit into a world that barely makes sense to me makes it even more draining and tiring...
I'm making plans to change my life...❤
It's better to have 4 or 5 Besties whom you can count on! Small 🦐 town Stay active in your Church Volunteer Give thanks Look for the Helpers and Oh yeah! Drink from the Garden Hose!
It appears the video you talked about struck a chord with many, many workers have not had a voice in their work place so this was a chance for them to "air out" some of their frustrations, stress and disappointments. I am also pondering on what happened to these toxic co workers many talk about, if one day they "saw the light" of their doings and stopped, or ended up being isolated, or somebody told them off one day, or just kept on in their merry old tracks. Maybe some managements allow work places to be toxic, a form of divide and conquer, let them fight with each other instead of dealing with issues that should be handled.
I really enjoyed the video you were referring to here and did leave a comment. I enjoyed this one as well. I mentioned in my last comment that I had recently lost my husband and strangely I am taking it as I think the universe wants me to, which is a chance to go into this last section of my life shedding all the conventional things that I feel have been crushing me under their weight and letting me now discover my authentic self with no apologies. I too have those four or five close friends, one from all the way back since we've been 12 years old and we both turned 58 this month! My grief is mixed with a sense of renewal and gratitude. For the rest of my time here I can live on my terms. The things that scare me and there are a few, I am leaving up to trust and faith that I will find a way to figure my way through because I am resourceful, have good friends, am a good friend to others and I don't want to live dwelling on the fear of what if. Most of all for the first time in my life I have the opportunity and desire to figure out and live as the person I truly am and I think that will be quite a journey, I'm hoping a simple, peaceful, minimalistic journey with plenty of solitude in the beautiful natural surroundings which I am already lucky enough to live in. Thank you for your videos, whatever the content may be, I enjoy you sharing your day to day and appreciate you. 🦋
Hi there. What a wonderful thing to share and I am touched and grateful to be even a peripheral part of your journey. It sounds like you have a great foundation and also the confidence to pursue your next chapter. Like I share, you will have challenges but I think you will enjoy them. Thank you for being here, I appreciate you as well. Stay safe and kind and brave
@ Ty 💞✨
Venison spaghetti. Thank you for sharing that one. I need a break from my usual Sardines with Spaghetti. Great video as always
A boomer here, born right in the middle of the generation. Both of my kids are in their 40s now. I think I can relate to how you feel. I think a lot of people reach that point in their 40s or 50s where they realize that they're just not living the way they would prefer and start really thinking about what they could do to change it or make it better.
Almost forgot to say, I like watching your cats wander around in the background, got to love the kitties! 🙂
That's what most of the Boomers say. It keeps them from looking at how they've treated Gen X so bad. No were actually si k of being mistreated by Boomers and the younger generations and were over it. It has nothing to do with our age!
@@Ripley841 I don't recall treating anyone badly, you're probably thinking of those boomers who had money and some power. I had neither...
You're probably thinking of the "hippies" who sold out for participation trophies, the yuppies who thought they were the chosen ones who sold themselves for corporate greed...
I live in a condo in Brooklyn and it’s super convenient. No car. I walk and bike everywhere. Public transport. Beach and large park. Any amenity you can dream up. For these reasons I’ll probably never leave but it’s also super crowded and has gotten more and more noisy and it’s difficult to make new friends and most people ignore each other. I dream of your life but know I couldn’t handle it. 😂
Hi Katie. That fed up post was how i found you and immediately subbed! Are you near Sarnia? I'm pretty sure I've seen you around town. I may have stared at your tats in admiration...
The thing with superficial friends is that when you get sick they're nowhere to be found. You really can't count on most people to be there. Aside from the few genuinely good hearts.
Hi there! Agreed 100% No I am not around Sarnia but I did shop in that area when I was property searching. I wanted to be close to Lake Eerie but the fates brought me closer to Ottawa. Hi from across Ontario! Thanks for being here, have a great day!
Why is Gen X different?
We are the cross over generation… we were the grandkids of the greatest generation.
We were raised when life was real.
Family was real.
Relationships were real.
Consequences were real.
People and family visited each other - in person.
People spoke to each other.
Life was analog.
Then came the internet.
At first we were mind-blown by it…
I will never forget when AOL came on the scene as a pay by the hour subscription and people were racking up insane bills because they couldn’t turn off the internet. Then all of those paid subscriptions went away.
Dial up…those chirps and beeps will forever be engrained in our memories.
Napster.
Metallica vs Napster.
DSL the broadband…. Now we lose our minds if we aren’t connected at 5G warp speed service.
Then mobile phones came along…and texting…and people stopped talking on the phone…oxymoron.
Then came UA-cam and “reality” tv… and then everyone wanted to be famous.
As much as we like to dog millennials…they are our spawns…where did we go wrong?
Now we have Gen Y & Z - kids who have no clue about real / analog life. Kids born with an iPad in their hands, the iPad is their baby sitter and instead of learning how to behave, they are given some form of technology to pacify them instead of getting “training” from mom and dad.
Now life is defined by social media and tv “programming” - boomers don’t get a pass here - TV was to boomers like social media is to Gen X, Y and Z - they did and still do believe everything that comes across the “news” Gen X hated the news, we would rather watch the X-games or find Tony Hawk riding his skateboard.
Gen X is different -fljeeper71 1971
what a beautiful person you are x
1969 checking in 🎵🤘🤠
Yes saving like mad
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So happy because find your channel 🥰! 1978. here❣
Hiya, I'm so sorry you've had such bad experience in the comments. I have had to drop my married friends over the years as they feel threatened by me. I have been single for over 12 years and people treat you differently because of this. Plus many try to get you to justify your position. I am the happiest I've ever been because I am single. My kids have all grown up and I'm now mortgage free. So the 3 main worries in life - kids, home and partner - are no longer a big issue for me!!! I just live my life without caring what other people think anymore. I am planning on downsizing next year, I'm going to move to Scotland to be nearer my oldest son and to be in nature. I have a cat and a dog, which I much prefer to people any day!!!
Hello. 7 years ago at my 50th birthday i said fudge it and left the big city and all it's crap. Bought 2 acres in the forest and built myself a little house. Always been some sort of a loner but outside pressure had me back into uncomfortable situation with crowd and family...Now i am living the best years of the rest of my life, whatever how long it will be, i swore to myself it would have to be peaceful. Thank you for sharing with us...
Hang on…. Punk Rock Days! We might know each other!
Me Guitar Butt Trumpet”,
Phantom Blue 96-97😀
All I want to do is attend ballets, symphony concerts and Shakespeare productions. This is how I want to spend the rest of my days.
I'm sick and almost completely alone. I have my hubby and that's it. It's okay. I couldn't believe it when I saw that this was to be my fate no matter what I did according to my astrological natal chart. It does say my chart is rare. I had to cut people out of my life for my own peace of mind. I'm happier now - way happier now that I've cut out all the abusers, drama queens and kings, backstabbers, envious nincompoops, narcissists, etc....
I did go through major mourning but I've been working on my emotional stuff and mostly I go between being very angry and then being happy - strangely. My therapist said that's a good thing. Considering I hired her to help me with my anger issues I don't agree, but I have to admit, at least I'm no longer a bawling, blubbery mess all the time, and I have figured out how to be happy in spite of my circumstances. I realize most people may not be able to do that. God gives us what we need and I was given the capacity to do that, however, I'm suffering with pain and illness all day every day, so physically I'm a wreck, but emotionally I have way more peace and tranquility and my life is at the level I can handle due to my health issues.
In other words, the worst has happened and I'm 60 but likely to live like this for decades, and yet I've found ways to be okay with it all much of the time.
One thing I've learned is we all have our own paths in life and many of them are outside of the mainstream and many are going to seem unconventional to others. It's okay. You really have no choice because life will carry you where you're supposed to go for your own soul growth no matter what you do. It's how you respond to it that matters. Keep your spirits up, this is all temporary anyway.
I am ill and unable to work or do the things I enjoy. I live to survive, alone, no partner or pets.
Consider yourself lucky, you dont have the worst, and neither do I.
My partner left 2 years in. She wanted someone younger and not sick. I told her I was sick when I met her, she was ok with it until reality set in.
I am 47. Working as a machinist and eating manufactured food our FDA says is "ok" is what got me here. The last visit to the doctor she said "you may have to accept we can not heal you"
That hit hard....there is no hope or motivation. I am home bound....and used to be very active, I moved to the mountains because I like to hike and explore. Now I have trouble getting the mail.....3 years can change life A LOT.
@@AdventureAwaits1111 Sorry to hear that. I've learned alot about life but I don't completely understand it all. I do think some of us are much more affected by certain chemicals than others and some of us just have genetic issues too.
I looked up my bios (biological parents as I'm adopted) when I received my papers with my parents' names on them and I found out my ancestors died young on both sides of my family and they say that points to ongoing and intractable health issues in me genetically. That at least takes some of the pressure off me to perform well.
I hope things get better for you.
@@websurfer5772 the best thing for me would be to get healthy. Now that is not an option....i get medical and food stamps, but have zero income. Its hard for a 47yo white male to get help. Especially when the tests all say I am healthy.
There are no doctors anymore, just pill pushers....and I dont take pills. I grow my medicine, plants are medicine. Pills are poison.
I strongly urge you to look into dietary changes. Our bodies need protien more than anything else, we dont really need a lot of grain or veggies (we were lied to) avoid ALL Pharma meds, they are evil. Avoid ANY seed oils or vegetable oil. Use Lard, butter or tallow.
The vegetable oil was very inflamatory to my body, and it is in everything, read labels.
Really best to never eat out and cook with raw foods. Its so important. The oils and chemicals are killing us. I am proof.
I'm sick and alone. No family, no hubby. Younare far from being alone. You have your husband. I hope you never find out what it's like being truly alone and sick.
@@Ripley841 I am sorry to hear about what you're going through. Of course I can be in the same situation at any moment in the future. I hope things get better for you.
This is so beautiful 🎉❤
Ppl that judge, just dont understand. Let them...
Halito 👋🏽 6:51 I personally think there's something wrong with people who don't want to live like this 🧡
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Great topic today. I find you to be very interesting. Our lives are similar. It's nice to share even Catchin A Rat. Let's me know my daily can be normal ❤ Be safe and stay kind
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1972 I’m ready:)
Nice.
Girl, you’re fabulous! Let the fringe minority haters hate. You are not mentally unstable lol. My gosh. The world around us are who and what seems unstable to me.
You don't need to have a full life to have a full life. Quality over quantity wins every time
100% THIS!! ☝💪☺
Call Katie I really enjoy your videos I am a gen-xer 1966 I just wanted to say I know the difficulty of it all it's difficult but it's even more difficult when you're alone without a partner I give you credit it's so easy when you have someone else it's not so easy when you only have yourself people who have someone don't get that and I'm talking about having a husband or a wife that's not completely alone love you look forward to more videos❤❤
No you're not weird
You are living in healthy way
And you probably let go of alot of stress
I would love to be stress free
And get out of the
Grind of just working to pay bills
Its not a life
The greed of people in society is become worse
The fast pace is
Making me dizzy
I want to check out so bad 9:12
Katie what is the first step to homesteading?
Gosh I guess deciding that it is 100% where you want to be. You can volunteer at a farm to see if you enjoy the physical work. Maybe try some gardening and preserving to see if you like it. That's where I started. From there I focused all of my long term goals and dreams on that ambition. Everything I was doing was meant to get me here. When the "stars aligned" for me (after many years!) I was ready to pull the plug without hesitation. It was a small window of opportunity that presented for me, and if I had hesitated or not been ready mentally it would have closed. I HTH
Thank you. Baby steps. I guess not sure where in the country I would go. Severe cold is not a good choice for me.
(early 1971 model with overdrive) From seeing the comments on all these videos, it looks like gen x and gen jones have had enough of working and never getting shit from it other than enough pay to keep from starving to death. It seems to me our generation never had a chance. Americas economy was doing well in the 50's and 60's, this gave plenty of opportunity for boomers to succeed and make money and having opportunities to move up in life. We haven' had that in our lifetimes. I have thought of checking out for a long time, but have not done it just yet, I keep having this false hope something better will come along, yet it does not no matter how hard I try. The world is made for the younger generations these days it seems. There's no where in this world for me. Maybe it's time to check out and be done with it.
Elder millennial here: Y’all ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
Katie your bad ass. I want a dessert traveling punk rock Katie. Let's go to quartizite. Or your sister...😂
And we to deal with the " baby boomers" on top of it. We have to hold their hands. Lol. My 69 year old sister. OMG
Deal with?
I love your life and I really wanna do that and I’ve been planning on doing that for a couple years and I should be able to do it in one or two years so God bless you….❤❤❤