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Feeling Overwhelmed by Hosting Family Responsibilities

A relative announced they’ll be staying for a few days, and before anyone asked me, mummy-in-law had already started discussing meals, shopping and arrangements with me. Family matter hai, I understand, but somehow the work quietly becomes my matter every time. With children and their routine, this is not just one extra dinner. I can help host, but I don’t want my whole time treated as automatically available. I’m thinking of asking my husband to handle transport and one full meal. Why does even asking for a specific share of work feel like I’m being unwelcoming?

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