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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. This is HS and I had hoped that I could make a few friends from the school events. But these events always remind me of my own high school days with the “in” crowd and queen bees. The trigger my insecurities from back then. I hate wanting to be liked and fit in, just like I did back then. I’m a professional and confident in my job, but I shake in a sea of impeccably dressed moms at a beautiful house.[/quote]
Rather than forcing yourself to go to social events that stress you out, try volunteering to help out with something. There will be just a few parents with a specific task rather than a sea of faces and unfocused mingling. You’re more likely to be able to make a connection as you chat with one person for an hour while setting up and serving dinner to students staying late for theater dress rehearsals or selling snacks at a softball game. Athletics and theater are the two bigs ones at our school, but band or other clubs might also have parent volunteer opportunities. Start with activities your kid is involved in and see what’s available. Go to games or performances or competitions and strike up conversations with other parents there; you automatically have something in common through the activities your kids are both involved in. [/quote]

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