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<blockquote data-quote="elizabrary" data-source="post: 751999" data-attributes="member: 11235"><p>I know how stressful this is- I put my daughter out with my granddaughter when she was an infant. It was terribly upsetting to me. I didn't sleep or eat much for days. That being said, as time went on she got herself together. Granted it took years, but still, progress is progress. Things are good now. I would say to you that if you are concerned about your granddaughter call CPS after she leaves. This can open a file on her and help keep track of the child. I did that several times to several different states and cities. When my daughter was in another location it worried me sick because there was no safety net for my granddaughter. I felt like CPS was my only option and if things were really bad at least they would be involved. I made no secret of this to my daughter. When she called freaking out I told her I called because I felt like she needed to realize she was actually in such a bad space that her own mother felt the need to call CPS on her. I hated every minute of those times and I feel bad for you that you are there now. Just know your number one priority must be your grandchildren. Also know that good things can happen. My daughter is in a good place now, my granddaughter is thriving. I never thought they would be in a good space like this, but my daughter did it. I certainly recognize her hard work as it has not been easy for her to dig herself out of the hole she created. But I also don't think she would be in the good place she is in now if she hadn't been forced to figure it out for herself. I know how horrible this is, and I hope you don't let your parents derail you. They have no comprehension what it's like living through this. You are doing the right thing. Your daughter is an adult and must be responsible for her life and the lives of her children. Sending peace to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="elizabrary, post: 751999, member: 11235"] I know how stressful this is- I put my daughter out with my granddaughter when she was an infant. It was terribly upsetting to me. I didn't sleep or eat much for days. That being said, as time went on she got herself together. Granted it took years, but still, progress is progress. Things are good now. I would say to you that if you are concerned about your granddaughter call CPS after she leaves. This can open a file on her and help keep track of the child. I did that several times to several different states and cities. When my daughter was in another location it worried me sick because there was no safety net for my granddaughter. I felt like CPS was my only option and if things were really bad at least they would be involved. I made no secret of this to my daughter. When she called freaking out I told her I called because I felt like she needed to realize she was actually in such a bad space that her own mother felt the need to call CPS on her. I hated every minute of those times and I feel bad for you that you are there now. Just know your number one priority must be your grandchildren. Also know that good things can happen. My daughter is in a good place now, my granddaughter is thriving. I never thought they would be in a good space like this, but my daughter did it. I certainly recognize her hard work as it has not been easy for her to dig herself out of the hole she created. But I also don't think she would be in the good place she is in now if she hadn't been forced to figure it out for herself. I know how horrible this is, and I hope you don't let your parents derail you. They have no comprehension what it's like living through this. You are doing the right thing. Your daughter is an adult and must be responsible for her life and the lives of her children. Sending peace to you. [/QUOTE]
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