Help! My Daughter Wants Me to Raise Her Son Permanently

Hey everyone,

I really need some advice and support right now. My daughter, Eliana, just dropped a huge bombshell on me. She came over yesterday and said, “Mom, we’ve been thinking a lot, and we want you to take Billy to live with you permanently.” I was completely taken aback. I mean, I love my grandson Billy to bits, but this is a massive decision!

Eliana assured me that they would miss him terribly and promised to visit often, but I can’t help feeling overwhelmed. I’m not sure if I’m ready to take on the full-time responsibility of raising a child again. I’ve already raised my kids, and while I adore Billy, I was looking forward to some “me time” in my retirement.

On the other hand, I know Eliana and her husband William are struggling right now. They both have demanding jobs and are finding it hard to balance work and parenting. I want to help them out, but I’m worried about the impact this will have on my life and my relationship with Billy.

What do you guys think? Has anyone been in a similar situation? How did you handle it? Should I take Billy in and give Eliana and William the break they need, or should I set some boundaries for my own well-being? Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

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