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Generosity is great and all, but sometimes, it can be a real scam.
You offer to help once or twice, and suddenly youre the go-to person forever.
Its like signing up for a free trial and realizing you accidentally agreed to a lifetime subscription.
And when you finally say, No, people act like youve committed a crime.
Thats exactly what one Redditor experienced when her family took her kindness for granted one too many times.
This year, though, she decided enough was enough.
She warned her family ahead of time: no more designated driver duties.
She wanted to let loose, have a few drinks, and enjoy thepartylike everyone else.
But apparently, her family wasnt ready for this.
But as the night wore on, the guilt parade started rolling in.
And, of course, the guilt brigade wasnt done yet.
But instead of sympathy or a problem-solving attitude, she got hit with accusations of being selfish and dramatic.
So, she made the bold move: she left the party.
But her family didnt stop there.
The texts poured in, calling her selfish and claiming she ruined the night.
Now, theyre demanding an apology.
And lets be realtheres nothing worse than feeling like youre less of a person and more of a convenience.
Because being the designated driver isnt just a responsibility, its a sacrifice.
For those dealing with boundary-setting issues, Glide recommended starting small.
Another small step is to use a delay tactic when a family member asks you to do something.
She shared that recognizing and accepting guilt as a normal emotion is the first step.
The second step is to sit with it and let ourselves feel it, even though its uncomfortable.
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