Goodness, I feel like most of these comments just expose how selfish people are. I feel for you and empathize with your situation. It's not simply a matter of learning how to say no or creating boundaries because your dynamic with your in-laws is probably more complex and nuanced.
I don't have a perfect solution for you. Maybe something to help frame it is - would they do the same for you? Can you count on them for favors? Is keeping a tight relationship with them valuable to you?
For me, my answers to these questions is yes. So to answer your original question, yes I am annoyed. But I've come to embrace it, as much as I can.
If it's completely burning you out, then I think you can maybe pull back on the level of detail and attention you might give to paying clients? I'm willing to bet 50% effort is still going to be impressive.
Goodness, I feel like most of these comments just expose how selfish people are. I feel for you and empathize with your situation. It's not simply a matter of learning how to say no or creating boundaries because your dynamic with your in-laws is probably more complex and nuanced.
I don't have a perfect solution for you. Maybe something to help frame it is - would they do the same for you? Can you count on them for favors? Is keeping a tight relationship with them valuable to you?
For me, my answers to these questions is yes. So to answer your original question, yes I am annoyed. But I've come to embrace it, as much as I can.
If it's completely burning you out, then I think you can maybe pull back on the level of detail and attention you might give to paying clients? I'm willing to bet 50% effort is still going to be impressive.