Salma had already opened her home to her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson to help them save money. But when her grandson Dominick got sick, they asked her to give up her own bedroom — the space she had cherished for 25 years. It wasn’t just a room; it was her sanctuary, the one place that still felt wholly hers. And when she overheard their real plan, the request suddenly felt less like concern and more like pressure.

Dominick’s health tugged at her heart though. Watching him struggle broke her. If giving up her room could help him heal faster, wasn’t that worth it? But was it fair to ask her to sacrifice such a deeply personal space, especially in her own home?

Everyone deserves space to rest and feel safe — even grandparents. Salma had provided shelter, care, and support already. Setting boundaries didn’t mean she didn’t love her family; it meant she also loved herself. Still, she worried that saying no made her look selfish rather than reasonable.

In situations like this, family and boundaries collide. Salma wasn’t refusing to help; she just didn’t want to be pushed out of her own life. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t choosing what’s right — it’s choosing it without guilt. And deep down, Salma knew she had already done more than enough.