Before you abandon these people, try being more assertive (if you aren't already assertive) in communicating your wishes. Assertive communication in these situations could be something like:
I'm sorry but I would rather not talk about that.
I asked you not to talk about that.
Just because you are doing me a favor doesn't mean I have to do everything you say.
It is very hurtful when you yell at me.
It is not my fault when you choose to yell at me.
I understand that you consider me to be too sensitive, but I still don't want to talk about that.
It is hard for me to say this, but I still don't want to talk about that.
It is very hurtful when you completely ignore my wishes.
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