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Ashley Tisdale has made headlines after announcing her decision to part ways with her "toxic mom group," which included close friends like Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff.
The actress, known for her role in High School Musical, expressed her frustration with the group dynamic, particularly during her postpartum months after the birth of her daughter Jupiter in 2021.
In a recent article for The Cut, Tisdale revealed that she felt isolated and excluded by the group, leading her to take the drastic step of cutting ties with the friends she once celebrated as part of her "village of moms."
Initially, Ashley had been enthusiastic about the support she found in the group, which was created by her longtime friend Hilary Duff. The group had shared vacations, baby classes, and playdates, helping Ashley adjust to motherhood while also connecting with other high-profile moms.
However, things took a turn when Ashley began to notice that she was being left out of social gatherings, a feeling that stirred up memories from her high school days.
In an emotional blog post, she wrote about the isolation she felt, describing how she realized she wasn't being invited to certain events, and seeing the photos on social media only made her feel more left out.
The final straw for Ashley came when she was excluded from another group hang. She texted the group, saying, "This is too high school for me, and I don't want to take part in it anymore."
While Ashley made it clear that she didn’t consider the moms to be "bad people," she explained that the group's atmosphere had stopped being healthy for her.
Fans quickly noticed that her actions, including unfollowing both Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff on Instagram, aligned with her decision to publicly step away from the group.
Ashley’s decision marks a significant shift in her approach to motherhood and friendships. She explained on her blog that her focus was now on spending time with people who made her feel seen and valued.
"The time you do spend with others will actually feel good, because you’ll be with people who see you, who include you, who want you there," she wrote. Fans have been supportive of her move, with many empathizing with her struggle to maintain a positive social circle in the face of exclusion.
In the years since Ashley joined the mom group, she had frequently praised the bond she shared with Hilary, Mandy, and others, celebrating their trips and the support they offered.
However, the recent shift in Ashley’s attitude toward her former friends highlights how the complexities of motherhood, especially in the public eye, can affect relationships.
Though she has moved on from the group, it’s clear that Ashley is seeking healthier connections moving forward, focusing on quality over quantity in her friendships.
