However, it\u2019s a sentiment that many Gen X\u2019ers<\/a> can attest to experiencing. In an online community of Gen X\u2019ers<\/a>, one member named @BizarroMax attempted to explain why Gen X is the \u201cforgotten generation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The expert humorously discussed the \u201cgenerational strife\u201d between Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z, making a hilarious point about why Gen X<\/a> seems to be frequently forgotten about. The post went viral among Gen X\u2019ers who feel \u2018seen\u2019 by her expert take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n @BizarroMax shared the three reasons why Gen X<\/a> is ignored according to the leadership expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGen X, I didn\u2019t forget you, even if the rest of the world has. But I have no advice for you. For a few reasons. First, you don\u2019t need it. You are the most independent and self-sufficient generation in the history of mankind and there is literally nothing I can teach you,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The expert continued with two more reasons. \u201cSecond, even if I did have something to tell you, you wouldn\u2019t care. Third, the reason we ignore you is because the rest of us are all terrified of you. If the zombie apocalypse ever happens, we are all hiding behind you. Somehow, you\u2019ll know what to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many fellow Gen X\u2019ers agreed. In the comments section, member @Sirenista_D wrote, \u201cWe wouldn\u2019t \u2018know\u2019 what to do but we def are the \u2018figure it out\u2019 crew,\u201d and member MNConcerto replied, \u201cBecause we had to. Damn we were left alone nobody helped us figure it out or problem solve, we had to do it. You got yourself into this mess, now get yourself out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Others leaned into the comedic nature of the expert\u2019s observation about Gen X: \u201cMy body already hurts for no reason. You fight the zombies,\u201d member @fohktor wrote, to which fellow member @DocMcCracken humorously responded, \u201cZombie apocalypse? I\u2019ve seen enough movies, not worth the hanging around in the after suffering, just get it over quick, I\u2019m tired already and I just woke up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some poked fun at their generation\u2019s independent ways: \u201cGen X doesn\u2019t do \u2018leadership conferences\u2019,\u201d @corneliusvanhouten wrote, followed by @Chalice_Ink\u2019s reply, \u201cWe might go, but we don\u2019t pay attention.\u201d Member @Efficient_Weather_13 also commented, \u201cI\u2019ll go, but I\u2019m gonna complain the whole time,\u201d to which member @Current-Anybody9331replied, \u201cAnd make it awkward for anyone who talks to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Michele M. Kroll, Ph.D., a University of New Hampshire Older Adult Health & Well-Being Field Specialist, Gen X is often called the \u201cforgotten generation\u201d as well as the \u201clatchkey\u201d generation, \u201cas they were often left unsupervised at home or after school until their parents came home from work. This was due to increased numbers of dual income households and parental divorce,\u201d she wrote in her article, \u201cGeneration X\u2026 \u201cThe Forgotten Generation\u201d<\/a>. Dr. Kroll notes that this instilled independence and resilience, adding that \u201cthe sandwich generation causes additional stress by juggling many responsibilities from caregiving of children to aging parents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite these challenges, Dr. Kroll adds that Gen Xers are \u201cnotably satisfied with their life, health and career.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n And another member of the Gen X community, @Sensitive-Question42, summed it up perfectly: \u201cGod I\u2019m so happy that this is my generation. I love being overlooked (not being sarcastic or ironic either, surprisingly for us). 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