Spent the pandemic working on myself, got sober, focused on working out, left the music industry and started a career where I can make money and have a steady work schedule. Maybe this isn’t everyone’s version of “growing up” but that’s what this was for me. Now that I’m vaxed and seeing my friends, it’s clear we have little left in common, and honestly a lot of the things they do straight up embarrasses me. I don’t want to lose these long term friends. Has anyone else been in this situation?

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Yes I have. I went through a very similar transformation during the pandemic as well. I also feel lonely around my friends now because it feels like I live in a different dimension. It’s okay, these are growing pains. You will figure out how to appreciate your friends as hey are from a bit more distance and find your bunch again.

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