The Lonely, Fractured Lives of Estranged Grandparents
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“You can live with a broken heart, and you can die with one. But it’s terrible to have to do both.”
An estranged grandmother shares her story. Jessica, a 67-year-old mother, raised her son Robert as a single parent after divorcing his father when he was 6 years old.
- Jessica’s son Robert, 42, moved into her house with his wife Marie and their 5-year-old daughter Charlene during COVID-19.
- Robert had lost his job in the restaurant business, prompting the family to live with Jessica for a year.
Author: Dr. Joshua Coleman, a leading expert on marriage and relationships.
Summary: Story of estranged grandparents.