How Can I Tell My Mum I Don’t Want to Attend Every Family Gathering?

I’m a 26-year-old introvert who hates large crowds. Growing up, I’ve only been to one burial and one wedding, but my mum insists I attend every ceremony in our village and neighbourhood. She believes in reciprocity: “Michael, you attended their party, now it’s their turn to come to yours.” When I hear of an event, she calls non-stop and expects me to drop everything. I even switched off my phone to avoid her calls about a burial this week. I feel torn between respecting her wishes and protecting my peace. Fellow NaijaWorlders, how would you handle this pressure if you were in my shoes?

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