Redditor Living In Cramped House Wonders If She's The A-Hole For Wanting To Keep Away Her Safe Space From Niblings

Establishing boundaries can be a bit challenging, particularly with those closest to you. Even in functional families, there will be members who tend to go overboard and do things that push your buttons.

One Redditor finds it extremely hard to set boundaries, especially since she lives with an extended family in a small house. The original poster (OP), who lives with 12 people in a two-bedroom house, shares her issue with the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) community.

The OP has a longstanding rule about not allowing kids into her room, a boundary that existed even before her brother and his kids moved in four years ago. Despite her clear stance, her sister and her kids have been persistently pushing the boundaries.

Out of the eight kids in the house, three of them have access to messenger apps, bombarding the OP with messages and calls asking to hang out in her room. The OP consistently says no, offering alternatives like spending time in common areas or planning activities outside the house.

However, the pressure has escalated to the point where the oldest niece calls her over 50 times in an hour, causing concern at her workplace. The OP's room is already cramped and cluttered due to personal struggles with depression, leaving no space for anyone else.

Recently, the sister confronted the OP, accusing her of being stuck up and refusing to help out around the house. The OP, trying to maintain her boundaries, explained the reasons behind her decision.

However, her sister became more upset, implying that the OP thinks she's better because she doesn't have kids and insisting that she needs to contribute more to the household.