I've been seeing social media pics of a couple families and now a third family in a "social bubble" ... we all used to be close friends. At each other's weddings, held the baby showers.
, etc. Admit I am feeling jealous. I'm realizing this gap has been growing for a lot longer than the pandemic, truthfully. Another family is also 'on the outs' and we banded with them. Trying to keep my chin up and not be vengeful or petty. Anyone else finding out who your real friends are during this time?

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