Did you experience sexual abuse at the hands of your grandfather? Over the years of writing this blog, a number of women shared with me their stories of being sexually abused by their grandparent. At first, these stories stood out as bizarre and shocking. But the more I learned, the more I realized that grandfather […]
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11 Things Grandparents Should Never Do
Even the most well-meaning grandparents sometimes overstep their bounds. That’s OK. Grandparenting isn’t an exact science and it involves a learning curve, just like parenting. But there are certain things that grandparents should never EVER do, no matter how well-meaning they are. Here are 11 of them. 1. Overrule the parents Have you ever been […]
10 Signs Of an Angry Grandparent (And How to Talk to Your Kids About It)
Does your child have an angry grandparent? Then they’ve probably incurred their wrath at some point in their lives. Even if the grandparents are not unleashing on grandchildren, they may be constantly bickering with one another, having unpleasant, nasty fights with other family members, and generally using anger as a habitual response. This isn’t setting […]
7 Signs Your Kids Have a Narcissistic Grandmother
A narcissistic mother (or a toxic mother-in-law) controls, abuses, and manipulates her children. Why would she be any different as a grandmother? The following are 7 telltale signs of a difficult or narcissistic granny. Signs of a Narcissistic Grandmother 1. She Has No Respect. Respect for other people doesn’t come easy to her. She wants […]
Why You Shouldn’t Accept Gifts from Your Toxic Mother-in-Law
A gift is by definition a selfless offering. But when you’re dealing with a toxic mother-in-law, beware of gifts with long, wiry strings attached to them. You might be thinking: why would my mother-in-law give me gifts? She hates me! It’s precisely to hide that fact a toxic mother-in-law will give you gifts or offer […]
Going No Contact with a Narcissistic Grandmother
Family is everything. How many times have you heard this phrase? Many times, I bet. As a culture, we idealize family. Family means closeness, love, support, loyalty, and a deep connection to our roots. When we say of a friend “She/he is like family to me,” we mean to say that they have entered our […]