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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]It's a new form of bullying[/b]. The worst part is it's on DD's team, outside of school. Coach has been made aware but it's so subtle yet maddening. DD has moments of sadness about it. She felt used as she did a lot for the group (getting them more followers on Instagram as she has a channel with a big following ) prior to the shunning. [/quote]

It sucks, but I'm not sure it's all that new.  I remember it from my own eighth grade experience, unfortunately.  But I'm guessing all the social media / tech venues make it feel even worse to kids now.  :(

Does DC have friends who are unconnected to this group?  Teammates from a different sport or even a former team?  Friends from the neighborhood?  Friends who go to other schools?  Kids DC knows from Sunday school / church / youth group etc?  Or even a friend who moved away but is still even tangentially in touch?

It won't take away the hurt, but it may help a bunch if DC has even one friend (or group of friends) to turn to outside this group.  Just having someone to be with and talk with can bring comfort, even if they're not as close friends as this group once was.[/quote]

Thanks for the suggestions yes, she does have Some friends at school and former teammates, but not as a group and not consistent. She was finally feeling part of a group that shared her passion for her sport, so impt to a middle schooler and this happens. We are taking her back to youth group. This year's team practice changed and interfered with her ability to go. It's all kids from different schools, but she so badly wants local drama- free friends that she can do normal, fun things with. She is a sweet, intelligent, kind girl :(.[/quote]

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