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So now I know

(34 Posts)
vegasmags Sat 21-Mar-15 11:19:05

GA my heart goes out to you and I am fervently wishing that you will soon have some peace of mind.

kittylester Sat 21-Mar-15 11:18:03

I don't think it is the same daughter soon!

Just sending you lots of love GA and hoping everything starts to look better soon. Have you been able to see your DH yet? You need a hug, I think! flowers

Mishap Sat 21-Mar-15 11:15:31

No wonder you have hives.

Stay strong - this could be the beginning of a thawing of relationships and a step forward - I do so hope that it is. And I do hope that the new GD will be gaining strength now; and that things work out for the best with your mum.

What a stressful time for you. flowers

soontobe Sat 21-Mar-15 11:10:48

Your daughter didnt say anything either. Not sure what to write.
I hope that that situation improves in the future.
Is it the same daughter that has just had your gd?
You must be very anxious flowers

loopylou Sat 21-Mar-15 10:57:23

GA firstly my thoughts are very much with you and I fervently hope all starts looking up from here, especially for your poorly mum and GD.

Secondly how sad that you've suffered for 10 years without your sister saying anything, I do hope her intervention will mean bridges are built very soon.

Best wishes and ((hugs)) to you x

ninathenana Sat 21-Mar-15 10:51:00

I have no wise words to offer ga just to say that putting myself in your position it must be such a relief to finally know. My good wishes for you, mum and dearest little one flowers

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 21-Mar-15 10:43:55

I hope this is the beginning of some good bridge building granny-a.

Best wishes to the poorly ones. x

glammanana Sat 21-Mar-15 10:42:23

GA How lucky you are to have your sister reassure you that you where not the cause of the breakdown of your relationship but as you say "collateral damage" which is very sad in its self,and the fact your sister is willing to be a go between keeps the door wide open for things to be mended even if it takes some time.I have not spoken to my sister for nearly 16yrs now and it is breaking my heart as we where so close but I have no one to act as go between as she has my other sisters sided with her,so I do hope your DD grabs the chance to mend bridges in the near future.
I'm sending all my thoughts and prayers to you on behalf of you mum and DGD I hope you have a good outcome for both of them I just can't imagine how stressful things are at present for you. Take care brave lady.flowers

grannyactivist Sat 21-Mar-15 10:27:55

I'm staying with one of my sisters in Manchester whilst my mum is in hospital. Yesterday was a particularly difficult day with mum and my newborn granddaughter both being very unwell (as in will they live or die). Last night I had come home from the hospital, and as often happens when I'm very stressed, I broke out in hives, but they were so bad I even had them all over my face.
My sister was very, very upset on my behalf and this caused her to reveal a secret she's been carrying for nearly ten years. Last night she was able to explain why my eldest daughter cut me out her life and to my great relief and sadness confirmed what I have always suspected; that it was nothing to do with my daughter's relationship with me. My sister is guilty and ashamed for not having told me before, but explained her reasons and although I don't agree with them I do understand. It is a very sad story and brings no credit to any of the main players, but it has put to rest a gnawing curiosity and, as my sister hoped it would, it has given me some peace to really KNOW that our fractured relationship was 'collateral damage' in a much wider situation.
My sister is going to write to my daughter and try to build bridges. I am going to write also to give her news of her Nana and her new niece - then we'll await the outcome - if any.