i have to stay in all the time cos my grandaughter was playing up at school she lives with me, and i cant, go out anywhere much and talk with adults and i am down. i would love a job but can,t leave her. she has started at a special school and ran off from their i am so disappointed and wonder will i ever get a life.
2007-02-01 22:49:45 · 4 answers · asked by denise g 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You don't say why your grandaughter goes to a special school. Is it possible to form a group with other parents/guardians from your grandaughters school and meet once a fortnight just for a chat. I'm sure there must be other parents out there that have the same problem as yourself, maybe a church group would helpyou and your grandaughter that way she can also get involved. Other children for her to interact with and you get the pleasure of adult company as well. I'm sorry I'm not much help to you but maybe my 2 cents worth may help I hope so.
2007-02-01 22:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by Donna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hon, I had the same problem. I had the care of my little grandson for almost twelve years. He was a handfull believe me. He came to me when he was just 18 months...For about the first 6 months I was like you. Thought I couldn't do much. Jus took care of him. Then I thought who cares? I went to all the places that the young moms went...Play days and mother's support groups the works. When I would go in I would just say "hey ya'll I'm a granny but I have to do the same thing you young ones do." And they'd laugh and welcome me. To be honest it even got to be fun. I organized the baby sitting coop myself. I bought some poker chips and we kept eachother's kids by getting one chip for each hour. Helped me not go crazy and I think it also helped keep me younger. He's a freshman at college now and I'm so proud of him. Just figured it out as I went. You can do that too, girl.
2007-02-02 07:03:28 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bertha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try to go to nearby malls or shops while your granddaugter is in school. You could even bring her along on weekends and both of you could spent some time together. Maybe to have a pinic or taking a soak in the pool or beach. Take evening walks with her, enjoy the breeze and relax. Participate in some activities or you could take up a hobby. Do you maybe enjoy sewing, knitting, baking or even painting and art and craft?
I have a friend you looks after her 5 grandchildren during the day and she tries to find time going to the malls or to do a bit of art and craft at home.
Just assure yourself and give it a try. Good luck!
2007-02-02 09:21:28 · answer #3 · answered by JuZ88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe there is a support group that you could join where other people would be in the same or similar situation. Try to stay in touvh with your friends by phone or email. Have them over sometimes. You can't just give up your life for your Grandchild, although I think it's great that you take care of her.
2007-02-02 12:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋