Just an introduction...and small vent

Hello. I know there aren't many members here, and it doesn't look like there's recent activity... but hoping someone is out there. I had two children when I was young. After an "intermission" I had two more. Then I eventually gained a daughter-in-law who then birthed my first grandchild. She and my son lived 1/2 way across the country but we were able to travel to visit after the baby was born, then another visit a few months later. It was shortly thereafter that my wonderful and beautiful daughter-in-law suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. Widowing my 26 yo son with an 11 month old baby. I loved my DiL very much. And she loved me. I miss her everyday. My son asked us for help. So we quit jobs, packed up our lives, and moved 1400 miles away from everything & everyone we knew. We now cohabitate so that he has the level of help he needs. I'm raising my grandchild but he's bankrolling and is present when not at work. I was able to be "grandma" for exactly 2 visits before I turned into the caretaker, the disciplinarian, the teacher, the nurse, the potty trainer... in other words- the role of parent. It's hard. Her passing was traumatic. More so for my son obviously. Did you know there is little to no resources for parents to help their children through widowhood? I've never been widowed, and I'm fumbling through helping my child through it. I'm doing the best I can. June will be two years and we all often still struggle with it. I'm alone with a toddler everyday all day in a place where I don't know a soul. It's isolating. I just needed to vent.
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Bless you all. I have no advice but you’re doing a fantastic job xx

@Kelly thank you for your sweet words.

This is heartbreaking story 😢😢😢 I’m sorry for you lost and the little girl who will never meet her mum But thank god she has You You are doing incredible job

Sending love your way. Hope you can find some other grandmas or moms to connect in your area 🙌🏼💕

@Louma I'm thankful to have been in the position to do what was needed. When our kids say "Mom, help." there's only one thing to do. Thank you for your kind words.

@Daniela thank you! I hope so too!

I hope you know you’re such an amazing mum and grandmum ❤️ there are not many people that would just do what you’ve been able to and it’s so admirable. I’m sure your daughter in law is at peace knowing you’re there with her little one and husband and doing the best you can every single day! Wish I lived near you to meet up as I can hear you’re feeling lonely, but please know my messages are open if you ever need a chat ❤️

@Sonya I needed to hear that. Thank you. So sweet of you to take the time to say such lovely things. And I may take you up on a chat soon.

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