I got promoted to manager and suddenly my old teammates treat me differently, like I'm not one of them anymore, and I don't know if I should try to maintain those friendships or accept that power changes everything.
More people experience this than they realize.
She's discovering that social identity shifts can rupture existing bonds and force difficult choices between authentic connection and institutional role.
“Where Are You with Self-concept and how it forms?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.