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I like and am concerned for a girl who is our neighbor. She will be 13 in August.
I have a 12 year old son.
She does not currently spend time here or interact with my son.
We have known her since we moved in...a little over 2 years ago.
She is a sweet girl, but is rather alone, I think. Her parents are older, her siblings are older. She has 3 older siblings, but they are in their 20s.
Obviously she is a "late in life surprise"
This has been confirmed by her Dad.....one day when they gave us a ride home from the grocery store. She is there by herself with her aging parents...her Mom is disabled, and her Dad works nonstop to support them.
I am thinking about offering my services as respite for them. (her parents)
I am younger, and I have raised a daughter. (now 20).
She hugs me every time she sees me, and has never offended me in any way. I know she is needing all of the love and support she can get. She goes to a nearby junior high, and tells me about it when she calls me.....not often, maybe a couple times a month.
All I want to do is be helpful and beneficial.
Should I contact the parents and offer? ...or is the whole idea stupid.
I have a 12 year old son.
She does not currently spend time here or interact with my son.
We have known her since we moved in...a little over 2 years ago.
She is a sweet girl, but is rather alone, I think. Her parents are older, her siblings are older. She has 3 older siblings, but they are in their 20s.
Obviously she is a "late in life surprise"
This has been confirmed by her Dad.....one day when they gave us a ride home from the grocery store. She is there by herself with her aging parents...her Mom is disabled, and her Dad works nonstop to support them.
I am thinking about offering my services as respite for them. (her parents)
I am younger, and I have raised a daughter. (now 20).
She hugs me every time she sees me, and has never offended me in any way. I know she is needing all of the love and support she can get. She goes to a nearby junior high, and tells me about it when she calls me.....not often, maybe a couple times a month.
All I want to do is be helpful and beneficial.
Should I contact the parents and offer? ...or is the whole idea stupid.
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I'm sure that they would welcome your help in any way.
My parents were 40 and 43 when they had me,I was the last of 7 children and I can tell you first hand its a very lonely way to grow up.
So Hats off to You for caring so much!
I think it will be ok to offer my support. .....
I needed the boost, thank you for making me feel ok to offer, instead of fearful. ((((((hugs))))))