I eventually refused to babysit for free, and my sister completely lost it—but then my mom’s reaction made everything even worse

For years, I babysat my sister’s kids for free, always feeling obligated. But when she asked me again, I finally set a boundary: I’d need to be paid for babysitting. Her response was furious, accusing me of treating family like strangers. The tension grew, and my parents got involved at Sunday dinner, where I stood my ground, explaining I was just asking for fairness.

Though my sister ignored me for days, she eventually admitted she hadn’t considered how it affected me. She apologized and agreed to ask in advance and pay me. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a start—a shift from expectations to mutual respect. For the first time, my time mattered too.

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