For context, I was diagnosed with autism a couple years ago, I also have sensory issues.

I have always hated being touched, especially when I don't initiate the contact. I have repeatedly told my family members (since I was young) to not touch me, they always laugh it off, and touch me anyway, not taking me seriously.

Hugs are the worst, like that full body contact for 10 to 15 secs fucks me up, like I will still feel the lingering effects of that hug. But...it's so hard to escape them, I feel obligated to hug someone when I won't see them for a few months. And my family members know exactly how to manipulate and chase after me to get a hug.

I am a very non confrontational person, it stresses me out, but I will do so if necessary. Basically, I'm asking for advice on how to hammer in the point that I don't like to be touched. To convey that better, bc im at the point where I either want to scream at them or go cry, and those aren't helpful

Thanks ❤️