“I've been feeling increasingly invisible in my own friend group. During a recent outing, I felt left out watching someone I consider close give more attention and consideration to others. I stayed quiet, left early and eventually removed myself from our group chats. Since then, I've stopped responding to calls, even though some friends have repeatedly tried reaching me. I feel like I've been emotionally showing up for people without receiving the same consideration in return. Now I'm torn between wanting them to notice my absence and genuinely wanting to distance myself. Am I being immature by withdrawing without explaining myself, or have I simply reached my limit? Should I communicate how I feel or let my silence speak for itself?”
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Someone answered with kindness...
choose yourself
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Wandering voices — answers no one has read yet
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Another soul answered...
Heyy, no you are not being immature. People do always find someone and whatever you did was right, you stood for yourself, but don't cut off them, if people did reach you repeatedly it shows that you mean something to them. But I would say instead of cutting off them completely, talk to them once and if same thing happens again you will know what do they actually think of you. And I hope you find yourself surrounded by people who see your worth.