Hmmm, you don't have to buy and wear an ugly bridesmaid's dress. You don't have to host a bridal shower. You don't have to host a bachelorette party.
Since you are not invited to the wedding, you don't even have to buy this girl a wedding gift. You are saving tons of money here. I suggest taking some of this money you've saved and do something nice just for you.
Go get a manicure, pedicure, and massage for example. Take another friend to a movie, concert, or play. That would be my advice.
Do something nice for you, and go have fun with other friends. You write: just looking for some validation that my feelings are understandable Yes, your hurt and your feelings are understandable. But since this bride does not consider the relationship to be as important as you do, perhaps it is time for you to concentrate on developing other friendships?
I'm not saying to eliminate her as a friend. But do work on developing friendships with others, spending time with others. You write: also some help to get through it.
I think the best way to get through it is to stay busy with others. Make plans with other friends, go out with others.
Sadly, it's her choice. She could of picked this girl over you because the manipulative got to your friend. It could also be because she mentioned something to her other friend and she got all upset/offended so she changed her mind.
It could also be because she gets to spend more time with you, then her other friend. I understand you don't like this girl- and I can understand, but they could also have a connection you don't understand because I feel the same way about a couple of my friends. After being friends for SO long, you'd think you would be considered family, if not, it's another thing you just have to deal with.
Either way, you are one of her best friends, so you need to be by her side, even if you aren't apart of her wedding. Maybe if you show that you're there throughout everything, she will realize she made a mistake and possibly change her mind before the wedding. You never know!
I hope everything works out sweetie.
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