My cousin Camila and I grew up closer than sisters, but as we became adults, her constant demands and entitlement turned our bond into a source of daily stress. One tense evening, her brother Bobby’s outburst at dinner pushed me to confront the unhealthy dynamic that had been building in my home for years. Facing my family’s expectations and my own guilt, I was forced to choose between peace in my home and keeping up appearances for the sake of family.