If you havesiblings, you get it.
She had her hands full herself, juggling a very active 3-year-old and prepping for a new baby.
Every time sis called, it was all about her.
Its always to complain about her work/family and ask for advice, Alice recalls.
And the latest call?
Her sis rang her up from vacation, begging Alice to sort out issues with her daughter.
That way, she got the highlights instead of starring in the live drama.
But Alice knew this band-aid wouldnt hold forever but she was dreading confronting her sister.
The therapy seemed to help, but sis stopped the sessions once things seemed under control.
Alice knew she was reaching her limit and she would eventually snap at her sis one day.
When family members constantly turn to you for support, setting boundaries is essential for your sanity.
Relationships with family members are often ones that people value the most.
Having boundaries in place to enable a healthy familial relationship is vital to your overall mental and emotional well-being.
Talking about your issues and expressing your wishes are excellent first steps in setting healthy boundaries.
Carve out a time to sit down and have an open conversation.
Alice turned to Reddit for advice and, as always, thecommunitycame through.
One user suggested a blunt approach: I would tell her, Stop calling me to parent your kids.
I have my own kids to parent.
Another described the sister as a self-made martyr who created problems and then expected others to solve them.
Try this a few times, and shell get the hint, they proposed.
Honestly, not a bad idea.
Asexpertsrecommend, prioritizing self-care and seeking support are crucial during pregnancy.
After all, a happy mom equals a happy baby!
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