It sounds like those friendships have ended. You've demoted the people with whom you went to high school (or they demoted themselves) to longtime acquaintances. I'm not making judgments here: It's clear they let you down, and you'd hoped for more from them-I'm not suggesting you not be hurt, or resentful that they're turning their attention to you now, when they need you.
Paid family leave is not just a benefit; it’s a strategic advantage for companies, reducing turnover and boosting job performance while allowing parents to care for their families.
"With my dad, he's like, 'If you want to live your life as a woman, that's fine.' There's no problem with it. He's a very much live and let live guy."