Boundaries

There has been too much family drama going on which has had a negative effect on my mental health. I texted a family member back because I needed to set boundaries. This is what I wrote.

“Sorry I have been quiet lately Rob and I have a lot going on. I am minimising myself from the family drama because I want a healthy relationship with everyone.”

The only reason this person rings me is to complain and make herself the victim. I do not want to be part of the family drama or the gossip. I refused to take sides I refuse to get involved in the family drama and gossip. I cannot believe how stressful family can be or petty and immature. How am I supposed to work on improving relationships when they act like teenagers in high school?

I am not good at setting boundaries, when I have before they have never been respected or they will try and make me feel guilty. But I needed to set healthy boundaries and put myself first.