Over the last 20 years, political correctness has blossomed into a full-blown monster, gobbling up every shred of free speech and replacing it with a sugar-coated, bubble-wrapped version of reality. You can’t say anything anymore without someone getting offended—whether it’s religion, sexuality, or the endlessly shifting landscape of “50 shades of gender.” God forbid you misstep in any of these areas because you’ll be hit with the wrath of outrage culture faster than you can say “triggered.”

Don’t even try to make a joke or express an opinion that doesn’t align with someone’s worldview, or you might find yourself facing a social media mob demanding your apology (or worse, your resignation). Suddenly, it’s not about having a conversation; it’s about walking on eggshells, afraid you’ll shatter someone’s precious sense of self because you dared to not be fully on board with the ever-evolving set of rules. Heaven forbid you refer to someone by the wrong gender pronoun—congratulations, you’ve just been branded a pariah. Don’t you know the current gender spectrum includes more options than a grocery store has cereal brands? Honestly, It’s a Mess!

Welcome to the era of “gender fluidity,” where suddenly there are more gender identities than Starbucks has drink combinations. It’s as if we’ve decided that being a human being is a DIY project where anyone can just slap a label on themselves and call it “authentic.” Gone are the days of simply being male or female; now we’re all swimming in a sea of “non-binary,” “genderfluid,” “agender,” and “demi-boy-girl-this-that.” I mean, when did we all become walking, talking puzzle pieces that no one can figure out?

Let’s be real: trying to keep up with this constantly evolving gender spectrum is exhausting. One day you’re getting schooled for misusing pronouns, the next day you’re being told someone “identifies as a dragon” (seriously, yes, this happened). I’m all for people being themselves, but when your “self” changes like a chameleon every five minutes, it’s hard to take it seriously. In a world where everyone can just identify as anything, who needs boundaries or clarity?

And while we’re at it, how about we stop pretending that if you don’t instantly respect every new label, you’re some sort of bigot? It’s becoming less about celebrating individuality and more about forcing others into an emotional corner to keep up with ever-shifting definitions. It’s like trying to navigate a maze while the walls keep moving. Exhausting, confusing, and frankly—gross.

People need to remember that individuality is important, but at some point, can we just agree that over-complicating basic human identity is not the answer to equality?

Here’s where it gets really fun. This culture has turned victimhood into a badge of honor. Want to feel special? Claim you’re offended by something, anything, and watch as people bend over backwards to accommodate your emotional needs. “Oh, I’m sorry you’re offended. Would you like a trophy for your pain?” Instead of finding healthy ways to cope with discomfort or differing opinions, people now have the luxury of weaponizing their feelings, using laws and social pressures to silence anyone who dares to speak freely. It’s no longer about “how do we make society better”; it’s about how many people you can accuse of “wrongthink” before you’re crowned the victim of the year.

The result? People have turned into delicate snowflakes who avoid taking responsibility for their own emotional baggage. Everything is somebody else’s fault—your childhood, your parents, the government, society. Someone has to fix your feelings because God forbid you sit with them and figure out why you’re actually upset. The expectation is that others should walk on eggshells around you to ensure your delicate emotions don’t crack. The most baffling part? The growing idea that it’s everyone else’s job to make you feel comfortable. Your emotional well-being? Oh, that’s totally someone else’s responsibility. Why should you have to deal with your issues when society can do it for you?

Now, let’s talk about the real way problems are solved—hint: it’s not through external validation and avoiding hard truths. It’s about owning your emotions and taking responsibility for your own feelings. You don’t like a comment? Well, maybe the problem isn’t the comment; maybe it’s your need to feel validated by others. Feeling hurt by something someone said? Stop blaming them for your emotional reaction and try understanding why it triggered you in the first place. Hint: it’s not their fault you’re still holding onto something from your childhood that needs a little therapy. Embrace the fact that nobody owes you emotional comfort—you are the only one who can take control of your own feelings.

So, let’s all take a step back from the outrage machine and remember: the world doesn’t owe us anything. If you want to fix your emotional problems, maybe it’s time to stop blaming everyone else and start doing the hard work of taking responsibility for your own emotional well-being. Because, shocker, nobody else can do it for you!