Alone
I’ve always liked having time for myself, to do what I want and just enjoy my own company. During those times, I often feel a creative urge to write, to compose or just listen to music and daydream. It’s true that being alone is where […]
Grandparents Denied Access to their Grandchildren
estrangement
Mother’s Day
It’s that time of year when all across our nation, mothers are celebrated, honored and loved. Except for those who aren’t… For me, Mother’s Day is the most difficult holiday, for obvious reasons. The other holidays spent without my family are no fun either, but […]
Mother’s Day Hangover
Boy oh boy, what a pain in the neck Mother’s Day is for me. After a restless night’s sleep, I woke up with a pit in my stomach and a pain in my heart. Sudden remembering: Mother’s Day. Again. Everywhere I looked, I saw men […]
Mother’s Day Comes ‘Round Again
Mother’s Day. Not exactly my favorite holiday. I spend most of the time wondering if I’ll hear from my son – will he text, call even? Most years now, I receive a nod in the form of a brief text, which is fine, but a […]
Deciding to Be Happy
I just finished wrapping Christmas presents. I turned on holiday music, spread out all materials, cards and gifts and got to work.. I spent a lot of time shopping for and trying to figure out what on earth to get my grandchildren. I will mail […]
Emotional Triggers
Lately, many people want to tell me about, show me pictures of and/or talk about their wonderful, adorable grandchildren. I sit there, on the verge of a primal scream, as they whip out their phones or devices and start scrolling for pictures, all the while […]
It Isn’t Black or White
Why is it so difficult to let go? How do I make peace with being a virtual stranger to my grandkids? Why, even in the face of indefensible abuse, can’t I make a clean break? Recently, I vowed to ‘walk away’ from the insanity of […]
Changing Your Paradigm
There is an ever-increasing number of resources on the subject of parental and grandparental estrangement. Several years ago, when I was in the depths of despair, I could find very little on the subject. Now there are scattered support groups, webinars, periodicals and books that […]
Holidays
Well, the holiday season has begun. There is a hole in my heart, yes. Everyday, I try to fill this hole. In the past, when the holidays arrived, I felt like I was just putting a finger in the dyke. But this year I’m determined […]
My Story
The day my son got married, I felt like I was having an out of body experience. From all appearances, it was a lovely, lavish wedding, but there was an undercurrent that I couldn’t identify. At the reception, my family and I were directed to […]