Is it normal to not want to hang out with family?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes. You can care about your family and still not want to spend much time with them; needing space or finding family gatherings draining is common.
Family relationships can be complicated, and time together may feel tiring, awkward, or full of old roles and expectations. Sometimes you simply have different interests or need more quiet time. Not wanting to hang out doesn’t automatically mean you’re ungrateful or don’t love them.
People vary a lot in how much family time they enjoy, so it’s okay to set limits and choose visits that work for you. If you’re avoiding them because you feel unsafe or pressured, that’s a different situation—and you deserve support and boundaries that protect you.