Over the next few days, I decided to take some proactive steps. I contacted a lawyer to discuss my options and ensure my properties were legally safeguarded from any further intrusions. I also installed additional security measures at the vacation home.

With each step, a sense of empowerment grew within me. I wasn’t just reacting to their actions; I was taking control of my life. It was both liberating and bittersweet, recognizing that the family I once relied on wasn’t the pillar I thought they were.