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Scenario

How grandparent caregiving affects adult friendships

I have been raising my granddaughter for five years and my friends do not invite me places anymore because I always have to bring a child and I am so lonely.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Unexpected parenting responsibilities in later life isolate grandparents from peer relationships that no longer accommodate their reality.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grandparents raising grandchildren?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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