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Scenario

How to maintain grandparent relationships when parents restrict access

My son is in prison for three years and his ex-wife will not let me see my granddaughter anymore and I am the only stable family that child has ever known.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love for a grandchild becomes powerless against legal and interpersonal barriers that prioritize adult conflicts over child welfare.

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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