A grandmother has written to advice columnist Annie Lane about feeling excluded from her grandchildren’s lives, particularly when it comes to family trips. Despite her love for her grandchildren, her daughter-in-law has repeatedly left her out of trips to Disneyland and Disney World that include the entire family. After expressing her feelings on Facebook, she was unfriended and has not been allowed to see her grandchildren for nearly a year.
Lane advises the grandmother to calmly talk to her son about the situation and express her desire to be more involved in her grandchildren’s lives. If that doesn’t work, she suggests reaching out to the daughter-in-law in a kind and nonconfrontational manner. It’s important to continue showing love in small ways, like sending cards or gifts.
The grandmother is encouraged to focus on the well-being of her grandchildren, who benefit greatly from relationships with their grandparents. Lane emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and moving forward to mend the fractured family relationship. The anthology “How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?” by Annie Lane is available for more advice on marriage, infidelity, communication, and reconciliation. For further questions, readers can contact Annie Lane at dearannie@creators.com.
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