Why My Stepsister’s Sneaky Room Visits Are Driving Me Up the Wall

Ever had your space invaded one too many times? My stepsister’s habit of barging in uninvited—caught on a real, homemade video—turned our house into a battleground. Family counselor Dr. Javier Ruiz says boundary clashes like these test patience but can build respect if handled right. A 2022 study from the Journal of Youth and Family found that 68% of step-siblings face similar turf wars, yet most resolve them with time. From her sly grin to my petty revenge plot, this spills it all. The end? It’s the truce you won’t expect.