Lines Drawn at the Birthday Party: When Family Becomes Too Much

Lines Drawn at the Birthday Party: When Family Becomes Too Much

My name is Jessica, and I never imagined I’d dread family get-togethers—until my sister-in-law’s kids started turning every visit into chaos. Watching my own daughter, Emma, change after each sleepover broke my heart. Now I’m forced to choose between keeping the peace and protecting my child.