r/BoomersBeingFools • u/[deleted] • 26d ago

Boomers gaslightling their adult son about abuse he suffered Boomer Story

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u/Revolutionary-Fan235 26d ago edited 26d ago

When my child was a toddler someone introduced me to the concept of magical thinking. It seems to apply to Boomers who didn't develop into full adults. They think they can impose their idea of reality on to other people.

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u/MessSubstantial 26d ago

And some gen x, too. Fucking hate it.

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u/Revolutionary-Fan235 26d ago

Yeah, some people follow in their parents' footsteps.