So sorry that you had to go through this, must be really hard having to come to terms with such realisation, especially when it involves a dear one. It's true that sometimes the most critical are the ones closest to us, and that's only because we've seen each other's best and worst and gone through life together. But I also believe that when we allow ourselves to compare and start letting resentment lead us, things could easily go downhill. I've had similar encounters, but not in the context of being a Mama. Still, I believe it would speak the same to you. I would say, ask yourself if this friendship is one that's worth fighting for. If your answer is yes, then find a time where you can both sit and talk one on one. Perhaps before that you could pen down your thoughts and calm your heart down before you decide to do so. Speak from your heart and confront those fears heads on, but still bearing in mind that your ultimate goal is to stay connected. Perhaps she has her own personal struggles and if we are not careful we can easily take our shortcomings and compare them with people's achievements, not knowing that others, too have come a long way to be at where they are. I applaud you for reaching out, mama. And I hope there are other mamas who would offer great advice to give you ideas on what to do, too. Sending you lots of hugs, more power to you.