For the Grandparents and Parents Who Feel Left Behind

To all the grandparents and parents who no longer get to share time with their children or grandchildren — this is for you. 

Whether you are limited, alienated, pushed aside, or quietly replaced, you are not alone. Many of us walk this same road. We know the deep ache — the tears late at night, the heartbreak that doesn’t fade, and the empty space where family once stood. We’ve been taken out of the equation in the ways that count.

We’re the ones who miss the school plays, the birthday parties, the weekend sleepovers at Grandma and Grandpa’s house, the phone calls, the simple everyday moments. It hurts — deeply and persistently.

Some of us have been living with this for ten years or more, and the pain still lingers. Some are new to it and wonder how they’ll get through tomorrow, let alone the years ahead. If that’s you, know this: you are not alone. Truly.

There are many of us. We understand. We’ve felt the sting of false accusations,misguided blame, of being painted as the problem when all we wanted was to be a part of their lives. We know what it’s like to be misunderstood, to have stories twisted, and to be shut out — often for reasons that were never fair or clear.

Please — reach out and find a group of support. They are out there. I can’t list them here because of privacy, but trust me — many, many people gather quietly in safe spaces to share their stories, offer strength, and remind each other to keep going.

You are not alone. Not by a long shot.

All profits from sales on this page will go towards a Grandparent/Parent Matters fund, if I can find one that aligns. I’m currently looking for the right fund to support and will keep you updated. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to share them on the suggestions form. 

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