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...to wonder what I've done wrong ?

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Datchat · 26/01/2023 23:33

This time last year I left an abusive relationship, my sister was very supportive and I even lived with her and my BIL whilst I got back on my feet, she's always had a short fuse and can be pretty bossy, but she means well and although we've had our differences overall we get on well, or so I thought.

She's been staying with me since before Christmas, and recently she's started her own sort of 'boot camp' to get me eating healthier and improving my social life, I'm a bit overweight but not significantly so and also being a bit of a 'loner' I'm not one for 'joining' clubs and groups, however, she has contacted a local social group and a book club and insisted I join, I did so because I knew it would make her happy and she was only trying to help, however I'm not really looking forward to either of them.

Today I came home from work and noticed that she'd rearranged my bookshelf and put some board games on there, I don't like board games so later on that evening I moved them, maybe it wasn't the most tactful thing to do but I was a little annoyed at having my personal things moved around, unfortunately my sister took this as a personal affront and totally 'lost it' with me and has stated that both her and my brother were hurt and offended and shocked by my actions, they are both leaving tomorrow.

Sorry for the length of my post but I'm sick with worry as I don't understand what I've done to warrant this, have I been inconsiderate or has my sister over reacted...any opinions or advice would be very welcome as I'm at the end of my tether.

OP posts:
Dotcheck · 27/01/2023 07:23

You know, my sister can be a bit overbearing at times. However, she would give her shirt off her back.

You guys are both grown ups now- just have a conversation with her- tell her you appreciate her support when you left your ex, but you are capable of running your own house and your own life.
Practice saying no!
Just curious, but did she have to look after you a lot as kids?

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