DEAR ANNIE: I feel like I am constantly being pulled in too many directions, and I do not know how to handle it anymore. Between work, raising kids, caring for aging parents and trying to keep some sort of social life, I am stretched so thin that I am starting to feel resentful. My friends and family all seem to assume I will say yes whenever they need something, whether it is babysitting, covering an extra shift or hosting yet another family get-together. If I do say no, I am made to feel guilty, like I am being selfish. The truth is, I am exhausted. I want to be there for the people I care about, but I also know I cannot keep running myself into the ground. How do I set boundaries without pushing people away or feeling like the bad guy? -- Overwhelmed and Worn Out

DEAR OVERWHELMED: You

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