Grandma is denied access to granddaughter. Who’s the addict?
I need an appointment to see my granddaughter. Help!
Dear Doug:
After having babysat my granddaughter for much of the past three years I was no longer needed for the job. Now my daughter is doing everything she can to keep my grandchild from me. She either doesn’t return my calls or says she is too busy; when I can see her, it’s now by appointment only. My daughter seems to be directing all her anger and hatred towards me by denying me access to my only grandchild. Is this common? Are there any support groups for grandparents with similar problems?
Signed,
Estranged from my grandchild
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Dear Codependent,
Other columnists would tell you that parents sometimes use access to their children to punish ...
