When Cut Off from Your Grandchild
Fill the Void with Self-Care, not Comfort Food
By Susan Hoffman
Dear Susan:
I have not seen my grandson since my daughter severed all family ties three years ago. Ethan and I had a strong bond, so when his [...]
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By Susan Hoffman Dear Susan: Having grandkids has made the holidays even more special, but I’m worried this year will not be special at all. My daughter and son-in-law won’t speak to me and, worse, aren’t allowing me access to my grandson. It all began when they were having financial problems and [...] When emotional neediness ruins a relationship, start over! By Susan Hoffman Dear Susan, Both my sons have distanced themselves from me because I leaned on them for emotional support after their dad left me. I now realize that it was a huge mistake to expect my kids to take sides. Instead of talking about [...] Their daughter died — must they lose their granddaughter too? By Susan Hoffman
Dear Susan, Our daughter got very sick about four months after giving birth to our granddaughter. My husband and I moved into her home that she shared with her husband so we could care for the baby and our daughter. Sadly, [...] AFGGC can help you with your grandparent-grandchild visitation issues Dear Susan, My friend Joy found your support group listing in the city news magazine The Newport Navigator, which is how I learned about your organization, Advocates for Grandparent-Grandchild Connection. All this time I thought that I was the only one going through this. I never [...] By Susan Hoffman Dear Susan, It was really hard not seeing our grandson, Charlie, for six months. Our son and daughter-in-law simply made themselves unavailable whenever we asked to visit. Excuses, excuses, excuses. When I finally called and asked my son about it, he told me off, which was both hurtful and also enlightening. I [...] By: Christine Bettencourt Staying connected with your grandchildren seems like the most basic expectation a grandparent could have. Sadly, hard times and troubled attitudes are breaking family ties and hearts all across the country. Susan Hoffman’s new book A Precious Bond gives grandparents the tools to maintain close relationships with their grandchildren. Available from [...] |
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