Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting, but it does mean deciding what you want from this friendship moving forward. If she is genuinely sorry and willing to have an honest conversation, there may be a path to still being friends. If she continues to prioritize the group over your friendship, then you may need to step back for your own peace of mind.

"My best friend made excuses for their behavior but later apologized when I broke down. She suggested a “clean slate,” but nothing changed; I was still expected to keep up, stay silent and follow along.