How do I set boundaries with family who don't respect my choices?

I know what it is to be told you are wrong for simply being who you are. The Reed family reminded me daily that I was unwanted, my feelings invalid. But I learned this: you cannot control how others treat you, only how you respond. Set your boundary calmly and clearly, once. Then enforce it through action, not argument. If they will not respect your space, you may need to reduce their access to it. This is not cruelty — it is self-preservation. You deserve to be treated with dignity. If your family will not provide it, create a family that will.