Hi gang. Iβm in a phase of my life where I am moving away from people pleasing to putting up boundaries. Itβs been new and hard for me. Recently I told one of my old school friends in my school circle that I have found his behaviour bullying and abusive for years, towards me and others. I have said it before but this time I said it really clearly and with strength. He tried to downplay it - gaslighting - and I insisted on my position and stood up for myself. I have removed myself from this friendgroup because of him β¦ he tried to tell everyone I am just being an βemotionalβ woman - but the others are agreeing with me. We agreed that we should all have a meeting to decide the way forward but he doesnβt want that. I have decided if my needs are not met I am happy to leave the group.