Welcome to Gransnet

Welcome Toniee. It will certainly keep you occupied, even if you just lurk and don't post.

Hello Toniee, welcome. If you become addicted to GN like I am you will waste spend many an hour reading the threads! Enjoy!

Welcome to GN toniee. I'm sure you will enjoy being on board.

Thanks for your kind words! I shall certainly be browsing the threads!

I don't object to the name Gransnet though I can see that it's off putting for some, particularly Grandads and people without grandchildren. I think Loopyloo (?)s suggestion of Notjustgrans is a good one!
Ive been a member for about two years, lurked for a while but fairly frequently comment now, though I've never started a thread. I started like many others by following a link via Mumsnet when googling a problem my daughter had in pregnancy (which turned out fine.)

Hi I found Gransnet while trying to find forums on children leaving for a new life thousands of miles away. My son has recently taken a teaching job abroad and I feel devastated I know this is selfish I have a husband who I am a carer to and a beautiful daughter and 2 beautiful grandchildren that love just down the road. My Doctor suggested anti depressants but I don't really want to go down that route. I now have anxiety and depression I try to keep positive and do have days now when I'm positive most of the time I hope you don't mind me posting on the cafe forum and thank you

Linastarshine, welcome.
You will find lots of support on here, just be careful how much personal info you reveal. I hope you feel better soon.

Welcome, Linastarshine. Wise words from Marydoll. I, too, hope you feel better soon.

Hello there Lindastarshine. Hope you're feeling a bit better by now. If you haven't already done so, maybe you and your done could organise Skype or FaceTime? If you're able to put a little bit aside regularly, you might even be able to pay hima visit. I know it would be difficult as you have caring duties, but even a week or two would be nice. Even a plain old phone all may help. Hope you can find some comfort and peace x

I have a Son who recently moved to the other side of the world and I never realised how dreadful and empty I would feel I'm anxious all the time and feel so sad I try to keep busy and am thinking of doing voluntary work I try to get out for a walk everyday as apparently walking is good especially if your feeling low. I'm never sure on Gransnet where to post this have only recently found this site. I would love to talk to other people in this sort of position.

Welcome Linda. I have not had the same experience as you, but others have. If you look on the 'Relationships' forum there is a thread about 'Children who emigrate/how do you cope?' which might be helpful for you.

I am sure you will find friendly advice and support here.

Welcome Lindastarshine . I am sorry that you feel so anxious about your son moving away. Do you use Skype or Facetime to communicate? I think you will find Gransnet very helpful and also enjoyable if you join in other threads. The one mentioned above is here, just click on the link. www.gransnet.com/forums/relationships/1231192-children-who-emigrate-how-do-you-cope?pg=1
It is an old thread recently revived. You could join in or start a new one, if you are brave enough as a newbie! I look forward to seeing your name popping up here and there.

Hi I'm des grandad to 7 lovely children. 5 down hear and 2 in heaven

Welcome Shonkie, I hope you will enjoy Gransnet.

Hello, Shonkie,
Welcome to GN. Have fun posting.

Hi
I have grown up children but I’m not officially a gran so I hope that’s ok?
I’m here because I’m not in a particularly good place at the moment.

Ruby21, welcome to Gransnet. You will find many kind and supportive people on here. There may actually be members in the same position as you.
If you find it difficult to post initially, just "lurk" for a while until you get to know us, that is what I did.

Hi Ruby21,
Welcome to GN. I second Marydoll's words. ?

Thank you x

Forgot to add, Ruby21, I'm not a gran either, and it doesn't matter. ?

Welcome, Ruby21 . Sorry to hear that you are having a bad time. If you are brave enough to start a new thread on the subject (without revealing too many details which may identify you on this public site), I am sure you will find lots of support.

I have started a thread thank you x

Hi all, I've just joined GN after following a link from the AgeUK site. I am 57, single, no kids, so not a Gran, but feeling isolated as I have a long-term chronic illness and see few people. Retired nurse, now doing a bit of proofreading, interested in family history and needlework. Hoping to be able to publish a book about a transported convict ancestor within a couple of years.

Welcome to GN, Tabismum. I'm sure you will find lots new friends here.
Just take your time and remember this is a public forum.
Just lurk about until you feel confident to post, or just go for it.

Welcome Tabismum . I am sure you will enjoy Gransnet and will find like-minded members. However, I must warn you that the site can be addictive! I waste spend far too much time reading the threads, several times a day.