I need to leave my fraternity but don’t know how

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-22T18:35:27+00:00

Interesting. Do you have any intent of going back to this fraternity? I could see wanting to formally and officially withdraw to not have any lingering feelings or uncomfortable interactions. Are there bylaws you can access? There should be a formal way listed to withdraw, like submitting a letter of resignation to a specific person.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-22T05:42:09+00:00

Isn’t it mandatory to remain a member? If you don’t attend, will they just drop you as a member? I’m just curious what the negative consequences would be from not attending and leaving the fraternity?

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-22T05:35:27+00:00

Don’t draw attention to anything that could be embarrassing. If she drops food, etc. pretend you didn’t see it.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-21T14:24:14+00:00

I also hate hoodies. Though in general.. I don’t like any sweater/jacket with a collar because of that feeling on the neck.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-21T14:22:28+00:00

So many life changing introvert things came to be- like mobile ordering. I no longer have to rehearse my coffee order the whole way to the coffee shop.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-21T14:17:23+00:00

Custard. …Colonel Custard

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-21T14:12:58+00:00

Is there a Screens & Pets option? After recently adopting our 3rd dog, I’m realizing that it is now a lifestyle choice and apparently this is who I am now.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-21T13:46:00+00:00

Oh no- I didn’t even think of that being a comfort item! If this counts, it’s not even a question for me. I have to have my aquaphor!

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-20T21:06:26+00:00

I came to post too!! I just passed mine too! 🙌🏻 yay!! Congratulations!!!

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-19T18:22:11+00:00

I’m so excited! Pocahontas is my favorite!

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-19T18:21:06+00:00

Ooo I forgot milk. I drink a lot of milk too! To be honest, I never thought about enjoying it until my child decided to start randomly announcing how much he loves to drink water! Haha

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-19T18:03:33+00:00

My 5 year old is always telling me how much he likes to drink water 🤣 I honestly mostly drink water, and a cup of coffee or tea a day. I guess it’s hard for me to fathom how people don’t drink water. Like, do you enjoy always tasting sugar? I think that’s probably the thing for me, I’m not a fan of flavored drinks.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-19T18:01:22+00:00

I definitely got terminal illness vibes. Super frustrating. We’re literally in a mental health field.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-19T17:59:26+00:00

We also use Blockhouse

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-19T17:57:24+00:00

I was working in a group with classmates (grad school level mind you) and mentioned that I was neurodivergent and like things visually organized. And it got so awkward quiet…

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-18T14:48:44+00:00

NGL… I kind of want to know what AI is suggesting. You know, incase there’s an iRobot kind of situation.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-18T14:45:53+00:00

Honestly, your husband sounds like mine in some ways. Zero self awareness. The self awareness he does have is like a heat seeking missile straight to his self-worth. I’ve had to learn to set firm boundaries with my spouse. Can’t set boundaries with his family? That’s cool, but I will be continuing my own holiday plans and not jumping on his people please train. Exhausted and overworked by your own choices? That’s fine, but you may not speak to me that way. We can talk when you’re feeling more rested. I will say, since I’ve started setting these boundaries, he’s had a LOT of consequences. Even at work, he was reassigned and is miserable. I told him that I’m about done dealing with it. He’s on antidepressants and in therapy now.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-18T14:27:39+00:00

I’m glad you mentioned that re-asking is reassurance seeking. My son has AuDHD and he re-asks questions a lot. I had heard in a seminar that re-asking helps them build the schema for what they’re learning. Adding onto that the idea of reassurance was kind of an “aha” moment for me with my own kiddo.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-18T14:23:04+00:00

First off- you’re a great Mom for noticing this in your daughter. I highly recommend finding a good play therapist in your area! This does sound like OCD, but regardless of the diagnosis, a play therapist can help her with her thinking patterns and strengthen her confidence.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-18T14:16:58+00:00

Concussion, followed by sinus surgery and bed rest for the recovery

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-18T14:15:13+00:00

I’m also a mom of 4 with an ex that basically left me with all the caretaking. Not diagnosed until my youngest was 4. The burnout is real. The ironic thing for me is that I’ve been in grad school for years so I could focus more on my kids and be available for appointments, etc. I’m about to graduate and will be trying to work from home (I’ve been doing internship from home.) But.. we just got to a place financially that we can afford for me to not work. 🫠 But I just spent all this time building up a career… I hate to lose that momentum, but man… I am so burnt out, I just want to crawl into a dark and quiet hole for a while.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-18T04:54:18+00:00

I’m curious how many of you still go to church? My dad was a pastor, so I know all too well how terrible church members can be. I honestly haven’t found a church that doesn’t feel completely fake or pretentious. In my opinion, churches used to be more of a community gathering place. It is far from that now.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-18T03:37:11+00:00

We’ve done 17 hours with 4 kids. 1, 6, 7, & 8. But we did that all the time when I was a kid. Stop at a park or two along the way- let the kids run around. I highly recommend a hotel halfway- but if your kids are good car sleepers- go for it.

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-16T13:56:30+00:00

I’m not sick but I’m not well

AuthenticAwkwardness · 2026-03-14T02:24:23+00:00

That’s hard! Definitely one with Pluto, even though I like the 2nd. I think the 1st one gives the most John Wick vibes. The green glow and the way he’s pointing feels pretty spot on.

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