I know...I raised 3 of my own children, took in 2 boys who were totally abused. Took in another boy part time because his mother decided her new husband was more important...My children ages are 29, 28, 25, 24, 20 and then the surprise of my life a daughter at 41 yrs old. The other boy I took in part time is 19 yrs old. After dealing with my daughter I made my house a drug/alcohol free home. Nobody is allowed to drink even a beer here. I told my boys I don’t ever want your 7 yr old sister to see any of you drunk. Sometimes things happen for a reason & it has pulled my boys together, none do drugs and I think seeing their sister waste so much of her life showed them what drugs do. It was hell for all of us. They boys aren’t too forgiving to their older sister but I am hoping with time they will give her a chance. They sure do love her son though.
Wow! It is so nice when someone with a heart like yours can share your perspective. Your grandson is lucky.