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For All Mums On Mothers Day ( Estrangement)

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Bm82 Sat 13-Mar-21 12:00:35

Thank you. I'm so glad that I am not alone in this dreadful situation. I didn't see it coming 2years ago having had what I thought was a lovely relationship with my daughter ,her husband and my granddaughter who is now 6yrs old.

Jennyluck Sat 13-Mar-21 11:58:18

That’s a very sad story MBM, I really feel for you. Until it happens to you, you just can’t imagine the heartache it brings. I think we all start off thinking, it would never happen to us.
It’s been about 4 years for me now, and I’ve sort of come to terms with it.
But Mother’s Day is hard, for all estranged moms.
Sending all of you a big hug. ??xx

Pantglas2 Sat 13-Mar-21 11:34:30

Kind thoughts for all mothers going through this. I was in this situation for many years but we’ve been reconciled for the last decade and I do hope that things can be resolved ?

Whiff Sat 13-Mar-21 08:32:45

MBM I am sorry for your loss and not knowing where they are is heart breaking. This will be my first mother's without anything from my son and grandson's. I have been shocked how much it had has effected me . I had accepted the fact he doesn't want me with the help of Smileless2012 and others on that thread. I have 3 grandson's with him and my daughter in law. I don't even know the name of the youngest or his exact date of birth he was due in July.

Luckily I have a wonderful daughter ,son in law and 2 grandson's with them.

Every mother's day advert has seemed to mock me . I know that's daft. But felt the same after my husband died all the cancer ones effected me the same.

It's I am not after presents the cards where always what I liked best of all.
Don't know how to end this so will stop.

???????? To all mom's

keepingquiet Sat 13-Mar-21 08:08:16

Sending you love, hugs and courage MBM x

nanna8 Sat 13-Mar-21 07:27:54

How awful for you. I hope your daughter is ok. There are quite a few of these control freaks around and I find them very scary indeed. We have one in our family but he has improved with age, I have to say. There isn’t a lot you can do really but I do sincerely hope nothing awful has happened because it is a bit odd to be that extreme.

Gwenisgreat1 Sat 13-Mar-21 07:15:26

Oh! MBM what a dreadful situation to be in. I will pray that you hear from them soonsad

Sparkling Sat 13-Mar-21 07:06:13

MBM, ? I know inside your heart is broken, try for your sake to make as good a life for yourself as you can. Who knows one day your daughter and grandchildren will contact you. You sound a good mom and what's more your daughter knows that to, that is why she sent you that card, so you know that and she does too. Don't do what I did and waste years grieving because the person I hurt the most was me.

Chardy Sat 13-Mar-21 06:53:09

Really sorry MBM to hear that you don't know where your daughter and grandchildren are. There aren't words to console you, but many of us will be thinking of you and those in a similar position tomorrow.

MBM Sat 13-Mar-21 06:41:21

As tomorrow is Mother’s Day l realise how painful it will be for Mums who have no contact with their Sons, Daughter’s
or Grandchildren .
For me it’s only been three years but l realise for many it’s much longer.
I could never have imagined the pain estrangement brought l miss my daughter and my beautiful Grandchildren so much .
There was no argument just a new partner who took control within a few months , the last card l had from her was a few weeks before he moved in saying ( Mum if I’m half the Mum you are to me , , l will be a Wonderful Mum . thank you for always being there for me ) l have tried to contact with no response, presents returned and now they have moved and l don’t know where she or the children are .. l have no family and just a few friends who live the other side of the country.
I can only pray one day they will contact me when they are older. Each day l hope & l pray that her and my grandchildren are safe and happy
Yes Mothers Day will be dreadful and each one seems to get harder.
I hope all Mums who are going through this can find some kind of Peace .
Take care & stay safe
Nana 2