when she goes and plays a game w my other friend to make me feel left out

Feeling left out when your friends play games together without inviting you can be truly isolating and hurtful. I've been through similar situations where friends would casually start a game session with someone else and then post pictures about it in our group chat, making it feel like I wasn’t part of their inner circle. This can create feelings of rejection and confusion about your friendships. What helped me was first acknowledging my feelings instead of brushing them off. It’s normal to feel upset when you’re excluded, but it’s also important to communicate. I found that reaching out calmly to my friends and expressing how I felt sometimes opened up honest conversations. Maybe they didn’t realize it affected me that much. Additionally, finding other ways to connect with friends or meet new people can lessen the sting of being left out. Joining new gaming groups or online communities where you can share your interests helped me expand my circle and not rely solely on one group. Remember, friendship dynamics can be complicated and sometimes friends act without intending harm. Understanding and expressing your feelings clearly is key. If the exclusion continues despite your efforts, it might be a sign to evaluate those friendships more deeply. In the meantime, focusing on activities that make you happy and boosting your confidence outside of the gaming groups has helped me maintain a positive mindset despite feeling excluded at times. You are not alone, and these experiences, while painful, also teach us about self-worth and how to nurture healthier friendships.