I’m a widow (10yrs)with one son whose wife is non UK. I have a beautiful 11 yr old granddaughter.They live over 8000 miles away and I try and visit twice yearly (birthdays and Xmas). Last year I stayed longer than usual and had problems with my DiL who was drinking all the time. Long story short I criticised (I know!). Which resulted in the DiL making life difficult and keeping (yes, literally) grandchild away from me or altering our plans last minute. I have been advised that I am only welcome to stay for 2 weeks at a time and consider this too restrictive (I usually stay for three). I’ve just had a visit for three weeks because I was allowed to take her away for a weeks holiday but these things are really expensive and I simply can’t afford to keep doing it. Should I go for 2 was at Christmas knowing that it’s not really what I want?
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