I tried and tried and tried

Posted By: Terri on 2007-05-02
In Reply to: I kind of sort of can identify with what you said..sm - DumDum

years ago but the DIL is so into her family, like I did not even matter. I have been so hurt over the years that finally just stopped going by, calling, giving presents, buying things, totally nothing on my part anymore. It started from the time the grandson born over 18 years ago and did not stop until I quit even trying. I gave them fabulous vacations to Mexico and the like, all expense plus clothing paid for and yet today never a call from the kids. I have now accepted it, finally but those were my only 2 and like I said, just wish them well. The grandson graduated from school last year, did not go and the granddaughter this year and a no show again. If their parents had brought them to see me like the other grandparents, I am sure maybe now I would have the respect and love the other g'parents have.

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Got a question for empty nesters. Do you ever find that you want to do things and it is so hard to - PAMT
- Empty Nester - TexMT
- We recently moved 200 miles away and - mm
- I am a single young person - anon
- I would join a church or church group. SM - Orida
- If I want to do it and nobody else can -- I just do it - Patti
  - Love your answer - Susan
    - Sounds good to me. I am going to get in that car and go or go with a travel group. Life is too - PAMT
      - See message -- going it alone - Patti
        Your last sentence sorta breaks my heart - Terri
        I kind of sort of can identify with what you said..sm - DumDum
        I tried and tried and tried - Terri
        I can surely relate! Families can be so --sm - DumDum
- Empty nester and - Susan

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