Note: The goal is to convey concern and boundaries with a lighter, rhythmic cadence while maintaining respect and clarity.
Polished, boundary-friendly version
Dear [Sister],
I appreciated your reaching out and sharing concern about our family’s health history. It means a lot that you’re mindful about breast cancer risk and are taking responsibility toward your health. You’re in my thoughts, and I wish you resilience and good health—plus a reminder to keep nourishing routines like broccoli sprouts!
As a courtesy, I’m letting you know that this is the only email I’ve kept active after all these years, and I plan to deactivate it soon. I’ve noticed some old, inactive addresses that have bounced back to you, which may be why you’re still receiving messages.
About the welfare check you referenced: we were surprised by a visit and woke to the sound of the door handle. I was briefly unsettled, and we’re careful about opening the door without verifying identity. If you or anyone else is concerned about our safety, please coordinate through a trusted channel first.
We value privacy and security here. It’s important to us that visits are pre-arranged and that everyone’s boundaries are respected. If there’s a need to reassess contact, I’m open to discussing it and planning step by step.
Thank you for understanding. Please take good care of yourself and your family.
Warmly,
[Your Name]
P.S. For future outreach, please avoid surprise visits or unsolicited inquiries about our household. Let’s keep communication within agreed boundaries.