Alyson, a 20-year-old freelance graphic designer, shares her story of standing up to her family after years of feeling neglected. Growing up, her parents and older sister often excluded her, and Alyson was left to navigate life on her own. When her sister had twins, Alyson’s family suddenly reached out, expecting her to drop everything and help with childcare—without compensation, of course. Despite their emotional manipulation,
Alyson refused.Her family’s reaction was harsh: her sister called her selfish, and her mother accused her of being heartless. However, Alyson was done sacrificing her happiness for people who only saw her as a “free nanny.” She confronted them with a letter that read: