It’s just a known fact that every generation believes that they’ve had it the worst. Sure, that’s pessimistic, but there’s no generation that I’m aware of at least, that’s walking through life thinking, “Oh hell yeah, I definitely got off easy being born when I was born.”

However, as a millennial, I’m breaking through these preconceived stereotypes and stepping out on a ledge to vocalize that Gen Z got the shortest end of the stick. They have a lot on their plate, from the never-ending climate change issues to a pandemic occurring in their most developmental years to unemployment rates shattering records.

To be a Gen Z right now is not easy; in fact, according to the mental health service Lifeline, nine people die each day by suicide in Australia, and it’s the leading cause of death of young people.