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I totally understand the aspect of not feeling connected to your friends. I feel that too. It is hard to apply what we are learning in T into our real lives. It takes time and practice. I agree with Jexa that you are being too hard on yourself.

I am so glad that you are reaching out to your friends. I'll come to your knitting circle, but it has been a number of years since i have knitted. And all I could ever make was scarves.

Just because your son is going to public high school doesn't mean that you will lose all connection with the parent's of his friends. It just means that you will have to be more determined to get in contact with them. Also, he will probably still want to hang out with his old friends, so you will see them then.

I am glad you are going to your sons' activity tonight and able to see friends.