Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
I think I've figured out what my problem is...
I returned to college when I was 24. I commuted & never really connected with anyone since they were mostly 18 year olds & at a much different place than I was. I didn't receive much in the way of financial support, aside from my bazillion dollars in loans. I guess I don't feel attached to the school or like I really "owe" them anything. Especially because the reason I have to pay so much in loans is because their financial aid department was too busy giving scholarships to students who never even applied to that school to actually listen to the students sitting in front of them, begging for help.
I work for a nonprofit & absolutely understand the importance of participation & giving, but there are several other charities that have much more meaning & importance to DH & I and that is where we choose to focus our energy & resources.
Thanks to everyone who spoke honestly about their decisions. You've really helped me get over the guilt that I feel everytime I delete an email, throw away a letter, or ignore a phone call.