It all started last year. We started off as a group of friends that were there for each other, that had each others backs - and were just all in all very supportive.  


A few months in and most of them went off to join respective organizations inside the university. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, though - but it sure could have a major influence on how they 'socialize' with people, so to speak.

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Anyway, since then, I've noticed that a few of you changed your attitudes - nothing major, I think. But it's just that most of you have been more abrasive in conversations, picking on others inabilities to do certain things. You're more harsh with words, throwing insults around like they mean nothing, not picking up on the possibility that said insult might hurt the person being insulted, even if the insult was said in a jesting manner.  


So, I'm starting to pull away, from all of you, slowly - just until I get my head on straight. I've set our group conversations to ignore, muting some of you on social media. I've started to spend time with other people, too - the people who aren't currently part of our friend group. They're less toxic and way less exhausting to be around these days.  


I'm sorry to all of you, I really am. But sometimes things just get a little too much - even for somebody who's been as patient as ever.