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There was the unspoken expectation that you would eventually become independent, OP. Your sister didn't mean "hang out with us forever". She meant "hang out with us while you get back on your feet and then come over occasionally". And it's true that two working parents wrangling school-aged kids can be HECTIC. Seriously draining. I manage well because I stay home, but I see my working friends with several kids, and how they juggling their lives, and it's really tough.

Your family loves you, OP. But they do need some breathing room, as your mother puts it.

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+1. OP back to school changes the family schedule and you coming over during the week with homework etc is just too much. Also brother in law certainly was not expecting you to work from his home. Sister does love you but you need more support than she expected. With COVID and no office to go to finding new friends is tough. Three months is not that long at all. Continue to look for new groups, volunteer opportunities etc. Go to interesting MeetUp groups if they are in person. Give the running group more time. DC has active kickball and volleyball groups. Chat up your neighbors.   But you need to give your sister and her family some breathing space. [/quote]

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