I relate everything to colonialism and it makes sense to me

On a recent trip with friends, we played that TikTok-inspired game where everyone shares their Roman Empire—the thing they think about constantly. Before I could even answer, a friend immediately called mine out: Colonialism. She wasn’t wrong. So, I’ve decided to kick things off with a series of questions, all of which, in one way or another, lead back to colonialism.

Culture and Heritage
Hate your dual upbringing? Colonialism.
Conflicted about going back to the motherland? Colonialism.
Don’t know what your heritage is? Colonialism.
Wonder why cultural practices are mocked? Colonialism.
Feel like your culture isn't "professional"? Colonialism.
Question why your culture is treated like a costume? Colonialism.
Hate that your traditions are labeled “exotic”? Colonialism.
Wonder why speaking your mother tongue feels shameful or backwards? Colonialism.
Feel pressure to over-explain yourself as a person? Colonialism.

Wonder why traditions are only respected when “rediscovered” by the West? Colonialism.
Feel like rest is unproductive? Colonialism.
Feel like you have to “tone it down” to fit in? Colonialism.
Wonder why natural features are seen as “unprofessional”?Colonialism.
Feel like other families are normal and yours isn’t? Colonialism.
Question why environmental harm is synonymous with profit? Colonialism.

Generational and Historical Reflection
Struggle with generational trauma? Colonialism.
Wonder why people barely believe in generational trauma? Colonialism
Frustrated that history taught in schools is basically false? Colonialism.
Confused why history feels one-sided? Colonialism.
Wonder why traditions are only respected when "rediscovered" by the West? Colonialism.

Societal Expectations
Hate dating culture? Colonialism.
Struggle with expectations around marriage? Colonialism.
Overwhelmed by hustle culture? Colonialism.
Feel like rest is unproductive? Colonialism.
Wonder why your religion or spirituality is misunderstood? Colonialism.
Feel like you have to “tone it down” to fit in? Colonialism.
Feel like being yourself makes others uncomfortable? Colonialism.
Wonder why natural features are seen as “unprofessional”? Colonialism.
Feel like other families are normal and yours isn’t? Colonialism.

Economic & Structural Systems
Wonder why everyone hates capitalism, but why we must keep going to survive. Colonialism.
Stressed about money? Colonialism.
Feel like you need to work hard? Colonialism.
Wonder why generational wealth feels unattainable? Colonialism.
Question why wealth inequality persists globally? Colonialism.
Wonder why wages never feel enough to live? Colonialism.
Wonder why we are constantly trying to save? Colonialism.
Scared to talk about money? Colonialism.
Feel like you need to work hard? Colonialism.
Wonder why wages never feel enough to live? Colonialism.
Wonder why generational wealth feels unattainable? Colonialism.
Question why wealth inequality persists globally? Colonialism.

Broader Cultural Critiques
Wonder why the glorification of Western beauty persists? Colonialism.
Frustrated with not knowing what cultural appropriation is and why it matters? Colonialism.
Question why there seems to be no innovations outside of the western world? Colonialism.
Wonder why authenticity is commodified by the West? Colonialism.
Feel pressured to like and drink alcohol when you don’t even like it? Colonialism.
Feel pressured to use alcohol to fit in with the culture? Colonialism.
Wonder why men are the way they are? Colonialism.
Wonder why women are the way they are? Colonialism.

Existential & Purpose Related Questions
Confused about your purpose in this world? Colonialism.
Wonder why meaning feels elusive in a capitalist world? Colonialism.
Feel like your passions are undervalued? Colonialism.
Confused about your role in society? Colonialism.
Question why belonging feels conditional? Colonialism.
Feels like your passions are undervalued? Colonialism.

Miscellaneous
Hate that your struggles are dismissed as “playing the victim”? Colonialism.
Feel like systems of power are designed to exclude you? Colonialism.
Wonder why collective action feels so difficult? Colonialism.
Question why environmental harm is synonymous with profit? Colonialism.
Wonder why traditional knowledge isn’t valued? Colonialism.
Hate that your struggles are dismissed as “playing the victim”? Colonialism.
Feel like systems of power are designed to exclude you? Colonialism.
Wonder why collective action feels so difficult? Colonialism.
Question why environmental harm is synonymous with profit? Colonialism.
Feel like we’re simultaneously disingenuous and while striving for authenticity? Colonialism.
Wonder what colonialism is? Colonialism.
Confused about why we have to talk about colonialism? Colonialism.

Welcome to the journey of
The Colonized Collective.

Identity and Self-Perception
Hate your curly hair? Colonialism.
Hate your skin color? Colonialism.
Hate your name? Colonialism.
Ashamed of your accent? Colonialism.
Feel like you're never enough? Colonialism.
Feel disconnected from your roots? Colonialism.
Wonder why beauty standards feel impossible? Colonialism.
Hate your body shape? Colonialism.