Grandparents / Extended Family
Bringing my sister up to speed.
A single mother of an 8-year old boy with juvenile Tay-Sachs talks about how her family doesn’t get what it is like for them; and what it is like to bring her sister into her reality, to catch up. “She has become my person emotionally, but she’s not ready for that.”
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Bringing my sister up to speed.
I couldn't imagine how much pain Sarah was in. I could only go along with it.
Most of my attention went to my daughter, not my granddaughter.
My concern was for them as a couple.
I did the little things that I could do, like watch Emerson so they could have a date.
I would keep it together until I talked to Mom. Then I'd fall apart.
I spoiled my granddaughter.
I think the hardest part is after she's gone.
I put my heart at rest that they don't have any regrets
