Hello everyone, I’m seeking advice on a situation involving my relatives and want to know if I’m handling it correctly.
Although I’m part of immediate family and friend groups on WhatsApp, I recently declined an invitation to join a group formed by cousins I’m not close to. These cousins, who are older than me, have been toxic and made fun of me during my upbringing. The group also includes one cousin who molested my sister when she was a child.
After confronting this cousin and deciding to cut him out of our lives, my sister and I have kept our distance. Recently, one of my cousins sent me a link to join the group, but I declined, citing my disinterest. I received an audio message from another cousin questioning my decision. I spoke to my sister, who was also added to the group but decided to leave it.
When she informed the female cousin who sent the group invite and was aware of the situation, this cousin suggested it could be resolved and advised my sister not to leave the group. However, my sister left anyway. I promptly blocked this cousin because my peace is more important to me than any extended family gatherings.
I’m looking for suggestions on how to maintain distance from these relatives, given that I don’t live in the same city, but visit my hometown once in a while and during any functions
I”m seeking suggestions on maintaining distance and handling such relatives. Wondering if cutting ties completely is a viable option for peace of mind, or if there’s another solution.