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arfie
arfie

The GKs are in protective custody with the other GPs once more. It was the mother who was taken away by police this time. This is not the first time police, etc., have been called in to mediate their romantic disuputes. Details are still sketchy, but I am currently trying to detach from the romantic drama and calm myself for the 3 hour drive south to pick up the GKs. GS (5) has a four day weekend from school this weekend, so we had been hoping to let them spend the weekend at the farm, anyway. Just hoping, since the parental drama didn't allow for planning. For now, at least, we can make believe it was a planned event while we let the parental units sort their own yaddahs.


Support and prayers needed.

patti22
patti22
At 5, my guess is that the oldest knows exactly what has gone on, and that his younger sister doesn't exactly understand, but is affected. Her understanding, may end up being based more on what he's saying to her...than anything else.

(Kids that age stressed beyond their ability to cope will often turn and blame the next kid down the line. While it's normal 5 year old behavior, kids can get stuck in that pattern for the next ten years of life.)
arfie
arfie
As always, your assessment is close enough for columnist work, Patti. ty.

Has the advice columnist syndicate made the transition to internet media?
patti22
patti22
Look take it or leave it.

I have vivid memories from my own parents fights that I can date to my age based on various factors. My sister...put it all square on me.

Then my kids were 5 and 7 when their dad left, and I watched them do the same thing. (Only it was my verbal 5 year old, throwing it onto her much loved 7 year old brother.)

I hope your grandchildren will be fine...I truly 100% do. But this is the stuff of my nightmares.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Perhaps this could turn into a good thing Arf….. Maybe this will be a wakeup call for the parents and if that happens it can really promote some healing within the family


Another hug and a blessing sweetie....xo
arfie
arfie
Sorry it is the stuff of your nightmares, also, Patti.

It is the stuff of many, many nightmares of a heartbreaking diversity of individuals. However many similarities of all the participants in this tragic cycle, I try to keep my focus on the eyes looking back at mine.

Healing hopes for all. No exceptions.
arfie
arfie
Thank you, Sun Cloud. So far so good on the 4 day farm weekend. We'll worry about the back to school plans for GS on Monday.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Prayers ongoing indeed, arfie. Extra, extra emotional support vibes being sent your way every day.
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