A grandmother weighs the pros and cons of moving to be near her grandson and her ex-husband
City: The grandmother is facing a tough choice. She loves her grandson, who is just three years old, and wants to be close to him. But her ex-husband still lives in their hometown, and he’s not exactly friendly. It’s been 20 years since their divorce, and he still holds a grudge.
She’s thinking about moving back to their hometown, especially since her son is also considering it. But she worries that her ex might try to take over and control the time spent with their grandchild, just like he did with their son.
On one hand, she feels she should endure the discomfort of being near her ex to be with her grandson. But on the other hand, she remembers how hard it was to stay married for the kids’ sake, which she now sees as a mistake. Should she just go for it and see what happens?
Abby suggests she talk to her son and daughter-in-law about her concerns. If her ex tries to take over, maybe they can help manage the situation. Abby believes she’s stronger now than she was two decades ago, and while her ex might be a pain, it could be worth it to have access to her grandchild.
