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Grandchildren

AppleblossomSenior Contributor

Grandchildren

I am thrilled and awed by the possibility of becoming a grandmother. There are many positives but also challenges even obstacles ahead. I do not want to make the mistake and be too trusting and optimistic and taken for a ride, or for my son to be taken for a ride.

@Razzle This is the thread I meant. I can relate to mother of the mother being very controlling and a concern.

I hope you and your son are travelling alright.

The world really does need good men and children need their fathers, as well as mothers.

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OwlunarSenior Contributor

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And @Razzle

You have every right to see your grand-daughter but with her other grandmother being so controlling this is very hard for you - I'm so sorry - it does take the shine off everything doesn't it

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor

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@Razzle

Big Congratulations for the arrival of your granddaughter. Treasure the cuddles.

Sorry there was a change of plan with a controlling mother of the mother. What is in the interests of the child or the mother seems up for too much debate these days. Too many big opinions.

Some people dont realise that a family is around the child and that walls need to be brought down instead of erected.

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ethSenior Contributor

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Congratulations @Razzle on joining the Nanna club. Sorry to hear the way you are being treated. Hopefully over time your son will learn to be more assertive with his partner and her mother. All you can do is love and be there when it becomes possible. It hurts, I know. Thinking of you and sending peace and strength.

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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Oh @Razzle 😢

im sorry they are treating you like this. Sounds like her mum has a huge influence. How dare she tell him what to say and do.

I hope your son can stand up for himself.

Oh I feel for you so much.

Hugs ❤️❤️

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