Advice please

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When I see Acronyms in a post I just do not read it. It is so confusing.

VickyMarie you are obviously needing some support but have accidentally posted on a thread talking about suicide.

You need to start a new thread if you want to discuss your problem.

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Jaffacake2 Thanks a lot - helpful!

It seems an odd time to reveal such a thing but we don't know the context.. I would stay out of it, just show love as usual when you visit your GC

OP said 'some time ago' which means to me it wasn't recent. If the DGD didn't know her Uncle then sad though it is I don't think too much should be made of it.

As a Grandparent I wouuld keep out as this isn't my direct family and although I would listen to anything that DGD says about it, I wouuldn't raise the issue myself.

It all depends on the familial relationship and the time factor, which we don't know.

If it bothers your DS then be supportive but don't interfere. That's my advice.

Children are very resilient and your gd coukdnt have known her uncle so I woukd be surprised if she was that upset.
The divorce will have much more impact on the children but if the parents are cooperating it really helps children manage the situation.

Don’t blame your ex dil. It must be very hard to deal with suicide for close family and the subject may have come up in general conversation or questions from your gd about her mother’s family.
It’s really up to your son and partner to comfort their dd and hope your visit goes well.

There are some online resources which you may find helpful in speaking to children affected by suicide. " Survivors of bereavement by suicide " and " Winstons Wish " I am sorry I don't know how to link you directly .
Hope it will help when you speak to your grandchildren.

I think it’s the GD’s mother’s brother who is deceased.

I'm sorry there has been a suicide in the family. That's terrible news for everyone.

I'm afraid I don't understand who is deceased.
Surely not her 10 year old brother?

How dreadful. I feel for your gc especially.
All I can say is, a hug with no words can convey all that needs to be felt, sometimes.
Perhaps accompanied by 'what can I do' then flow her/their lead.

Good luck🌹