Feeling depressed because I can't see my Granchildren

[FeathersnFluff]

I have posted in the Family issues section before and received a lot of support which was very appreciated. My problem now is my DIL who my son in separated from has filed a protection order on me where I temporarily can't see my two Grandsons. I attended Court a couple of days ago and i am fighting the charges with a very good Solicitor. I have lodged my Afadavit and my Solicitor is confident that I will come out on top as it is in his words to the Judge 'a vixacous and malicous attempt to get even with my son through me " The hearing isn't until the 29th of April and I just feel miserable all the time. All I want to do is sleep and hope when I wake up everything will be different. How do I pull myself out of this blue funk I'm in. I can't get in to see a Psychologist until 17 March.

[blondguy]

Hi FeathersnFluff...and a wave to Croix for his ability to listen as well as he does!

your posts ring so many 'bells' with my own lack of 'contact' with my grandchildren...I have an 8 and 5 year old and havent seen them for a very long time and it hurts....I understand your pain

I was diagnosed with 'free floating anxiety' back in 1983 when I was 23...and like yourself I have a proactive GP that I have been seeing on a regular basis for a 'tune up' I recently found out that both of my grandchildren are now 'vegans' (no offense to anyone that are of course!)

I am okay knowing that I have done everything possible to encourage visits even without success

Thankyou for speaking from the heart on such a common issue that many grandparents dont discuss

my kindest....Paul

[FeathersnFluff]

Hi Paul

I hope your pain eases over time. You can't just switch off love...especially the love of Grandchildren. I see you have tried very hard to connect with your Grandchildren to no avail. It must be very hard when you get second hand news about them from another person ....it almost makes you feel jealous that they have contact and you dont. My Grandchildren are nearly three and four. That lovely age where they are full of hugs and kisses and you get to read and play with them. I , like you, expect that I won't see them for a very long time. I hope you have other good family in your life that might fill the void for you. I guess we just have to accept what is and have hope that one day our Grandchildren may come looking for us. It seems so unfair that they are being denied the unconditional love we could give. You here of this happening a lot. Things can change. Hang in there...big hugs.