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That is so sad for those who have suffered such loss, @mamacita, especially their lives. Wow. That is sobering. Glad you have made it through.
Catching up with you about your daughter, Mamacita, it sounds as though you have very wisely - and in all protection for you and your husband, your grandson who lives with you and even ultimately her best interests - set some boundaries. I can only imagine that is hard to do, yet you know in your gut that it's for the best for all involved.
The story of your grandson wanting to go buy a Christmas card for his other grandmother who hasn't seen him in 2 years and stick it in her door is absolutely heartbreaking. You surely are doing much good in his life to be seeing such sweetness, and when he knows it potentially may not be reciprocated.
Did your daughter go stay with her other friend?
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@Lisa Lucier, my daughter is still at the home of her friend who off and on threatens to kick her out. It is a precarious situation.
My Grandson picked out a beautiful card for Grammy. He told me that he just hoped she was doing ok. That He was a bit worried about her. We don't even know if his father is still alive.
Last we heard he was living with Grammy. I don't understand how anyone could live with themselves, not seeing that beautiful child and never spending time with him. He is so kind, funny, smart, and sweet.
All of this has had its effect on my Grandson. He does not like to go out and be around a lot of people. I wish people would think before they speak, and not ask questions about who he "belongs to." I think it tears him apart to be discussed every time he meets someone new. And even people we know and love will ask us "How is Lindsey doing?" (Fake name)
Oh, she's still a recovering drug addict, and has permanent cognitive impairment in the area of judgement, thanks for asking.
How is she doing? She is totally disabled and dependent on others for almost everything.
I think Papa and I have some work to do. There has to be a way to make things better for our Grandson. If we cannot change other people, then we must change what we can in our own day to day experiences .
@lisalucier, thank you for your compassion. You have helped me to see things in a different light.
Love and cyberhugs,
Mamacita Jane