December 15, 2010
I was denied visitation with my grandchildren shortly after my daughter married a man who is not the father of her children. He started with threats, then the isolation of my daughter, and soon I found myself fighting to see my own flesh and blood.
All I could think about was what my grandchildren thought. Did they think I'd forgotten about them or that I stopped loving them?
I thought I was alone, until I found Advocates for Grandparent Grandchild Connection. Within 30 minutes I received a call that changed my life. There were others, and talking to people who truly understand can make a difference.
We are a group of grandparents who are fighting for the rights of our grandchildren to maintain the loving relationships they've always enjoyed but are suddenly denied when a parent gets angry.
All I could think about was what my grandchildren thought. Did they think I'd forgotten about them or that I stopped loving them?
I thought I was alone, until I found Advocates for Grandparent Grandchild Connection. Within 30 minutes I received a call that changed my life. There were others, and talking to people who truly understand can make a difference.
We are a group of grandparents who are fighting for the rights of our grandchildren to maintain the loving relationships they've always enjoyed but are suddenly denied when a parent gets angry.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
We share coping strategies, how to get through the holidays, we share ideas about how to possibly reconnect with the parents of our grandchildren, and there is success. Every month I drive approximately 75 miles one way to our group meeting, and it's worth every mile.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
This organization is working as well as it can, however it needs funding. People need to be aware of this growing problem before it happens to them. It can happen to anyone because the laws aren't written to protect children, just their parents right to control who their children can love.
MY ROLE:
Client Served & I received counseling services and support.
