Parenting
"Who Are You, Grandma? We Only Have One Who Sees Her Grandkids Every Other Day": She Didn't Even Bother to Show Up for Their Birthday

“Who Are You, Grandma? We Only Have One Who Sees Her Grandkids Every Other Day”: She Didn’t Even Bother to Show Up for Their Birthday

I need advice. How should I handle my mother-in-law? She hasn’t visited her grandkids in eight months. She doesn’t call or write, even though we live in the same city. We live very close to each other. Personally, I don’t need her to come over, but I’m deeply hurt by her attitude towards my children. Why is she ignoring them? It’s as if they’ve been erased from her life

Family Drama
"What Should I Do Now? My Son's Future Father-in-Law Greeted Us Already Drunk: Why My Son Chose the Worst Possible Option"

“What Should I Do Now? My Son’s Future Father-in-Law Greeted Us Already Drunk: Why My Son Chose the Worst Possible Option”

Numerous TV shows tell stories of unhappy children, unwanted by their parents. These are tales that leave few indifferent. I always actively participated in such programs whenever possible—calling in and donating money to support orphans and foster homes. At work, my colleagues and I discussed these topics and regularly visited foster homes, bringing gifts for the children. Together with