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[quote=Anonymous]Haha, I'm laughing because it is sort of insane but also I've totally felt this way. I especially hate pickup because there's more standing around and awkward small talk. There is a group of moms at our school who are all super friendly with each other but they completely ignore me and I know it shouldn't bother me, and usually it doesn't, but I think there is something specific about being in a school environment and being ignored/excluded by a group of peers that is triggering.

But actually I've gotten better with it in the last few months. I think just reminding myself I have my own friends, and my social life doesn't revolve around my kids or their school by design, helps. There are also a handful of other parents who are in the same boat as me and feel kind of awkward around these other moms, just because they are always very loud and effusive at school things. I'll look for these parents and make small talk with them to kill time if I feel like I need to.

Otherwise I look at my phone or bring a book.

I don't know why this is a thing and I'd love to say "oh who cares" but I immediately related to your post, OP. Sadly![/quote]

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