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: I am, I confess, guilty of ghosting a friend. I used to talk to her daily and had meals with her and her child. I explained to her how we communicated differently, and she just never “got it.” After she began sending TikTok videos, I just gave up. While I don’t want to hurt her feelings, communicating with her makes me anxious. I needed to draw the line to preserve my sanity. Perhaps some of those who have been ghosted might examine their own communications.
She got COVID, had a C-section and passed two days after delivering, not even knowing she had had her baby. It was so heartbreaking it even made the news. We have seen the newest baby, a boy who is now 2 1/2 only one time right after he was born. My son’s three kids asked about him a lot at first but now do not anymore. Why does my heart feel so broken still? He isn’t my grandchild by blood. I feel depressed over it and over losing my DIL. I loved her like an actual daughter. She and my son were married for 13 years and very amicably divorced. I was very close to her. We were all looking forward to her baby coming.I’m at a loss.
There’s no harm in wanting to be a part of this baby’s life, but don’t do so behind your son’s back. Remember that everyone grieves differently and may need more time to adjust to the idea of these new family dynamics. I hope over time, with grace and open communication, your son may be more receptive to introducing this little boy into his siblings’ lives, at the very least.Annie Lane offers common-sense solutions to everyday problems.
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