Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, is there a reason people would be gossiping about you?

In this group I stand out as I’m an older mom and I have a big career

Maybe it’s because you describe yourself as having a big career that they’re put off by you...

- a woman who is at the top of her firm and makes very good money and is highly respected in her field but would never describe herself as having a big career

LOL! Pot meet kettle! You can claim you’re at the “top” of your firm and “highly respected” but OP can’t say she has a big career?

You know exactly what she means. She’s likely a professional working 40+ hours a week while they are all SAHMs or part-time types. She doesn’t have the time or mental energy that they do to engage in petty shit.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do you care? And, why are you going to events with COVID. You are why we cannot reopen schools.

OP - there are several families that are in pods together

OP, do you think pods are magical? Do you think when SEVERAL families decide to join a pod that they are somehow immune? THAT'S NOT HOW THIS WORKS.

Honestly, you sound immature and stupid.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, is there a reason people would be gossiping about you?

In this group I stand out as I’m an older mom and I have a big career

Maybe it’s because you describe yourself as having a big career that they’re put off by you...

- a woman who is at the top of her firm and makes very good money and is highly respected in her field but would never describe herself as having a big career

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, is there a reason people would be gossiping about you?

In this group I stand out as I’m an older mom and I have a big career

Maybe it’s because you describe yourself as having a big career that they’re put off by you...

- a woman who is at the top of her firm and makes very good money and is highly respected in her field but would never describe herself as having a big career

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Anonymous wrote:Personally, you are dodging a huge bullet here. Don't put up or give a second thought to this middle school behavior. Why did you even stick around when she was bad mouthing others to you?

OP
Yes I do believe this, but it’s also hurtful when people pretend they don’t see me or turn their backs so they don’t say hello

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, is there a reason people would be gossiping about you?

In this group I stand out as I’m an older mom and I have a big career

Anonymous wrote:OP, is there a reason people would be gossiping about you?

Anonymous wrote:I'm sorry OP. It's difficult to feel excluded, even if you don't particularly like the people who are excluding you.

The only thing you can control in this situation is yourself. Take the high road.

I would stop trying to be friends with any of them, but I'd continue to be friendly.

Build a life with your family and friends that you enjoy. It's separate from your child's life.

Anonymous wrote:Personally, you are dodging a huge bullet here. Don't put up or give a second thought to this middle school behavior. Why did you even stick around when she was bad mouthing others to you?

Anonymous wrote:I left this behind in high school and I’m so glad I did. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise to learn the hard lessons of people-who-are-not-your-friends back then, because now I can see them coming from a mile away. The drama. The backstabbing. The gaslighting. No thank you. Except for exchanging pleasantries I avoid these people like coronavirus.

OP you said you felt your child was missing out socially. Do you really want your child learning this behavior? They will pick it up. Return this “friendship” to the shelf and keep shopping. This one is damaged.