Hey there @green_racoon ,
Thank you for reaching out to the community and sharing what's been going on for you.
@Lapis_Anteater made some really good points there. 'Growing Up' can be painful sometimes. While others 'move on', form other relationships and plan for the future, we can sometimes question ourselves, compare ourselves and find that we haven't moved. This is certainly not an uncommon experience amongst young people moving into adulthood.
Friendships are always changing. At different stages of life, one might be drawn to another more, and after a while, the dynamics may change again. We recognise that these changes are not always easy. We change, our likes and dislikes change, and our experiences also change.
This article about coping with changing friendships might be helpful for you at this time. Focus on the value of your relationships, see if you can talk about how you are feeling and at every stage, see if you can be open to meeting new people e.g. new people at work, uni, TAFE, sports - or anything you are involved in!
If you feel you want to speak to someone about how you are feeling, Kids Helpline is available or you can even book a free 1:1 Reach Out Peer Chat.
You are not alone. Your experiences are real and valid. We are here to support you through this.
