A 57-year-old woman shared a story on Reddit, on September 16, 2023. The Redditor who is a grandmother to her 26-year-old daughter’s 3 months old son, had stated that she took her daughter in after her daughter’s husband abandoned her and she was struggling.
“I have a hectic routine where I do my things (work, gym, etc.) until 5PM and from 6PM to 8PM I stay with my grandson until my daughter arrives.” The Redditor shared in her story.
Currently, she is helping her daughter with the expenses at home and sometimes her daughter would pay for daycare and baby needs. But her daughter is saving most of the money for her move out.
Then, the grandmother had decided to take a month off from her grandma duties, as she needed time for herself.
“When my daughter found out about the vacation, she talked about the possibility of saving money on daycare to save up to move since I could stay with my grandson,” the Redditor wrote.
As the grandmother refused, she explained that she was tired with babysitting, and that she needed some time for herself.
“I immediately said no, as it is my rest and taking care of a child for 6h/5d+2h at night is not in my plans, but that I could help in the morning so she can rest, but the afternoon was out of the question (my grandson stays in daycare on afternoon)” the Redditor said.
“She started crying, saying that she was trying to gain independence and eventually move out, but that being a single mother was so hard and I wasn’t making it any easier. Basically she begged me to at least stay another 3 hours, but I stuck to what I said.”
The Redditor concluded as she stated, “I really want to rest and a 14 month old baby who is walking and curious I know I won’t get that rest, but I can’t help but feel guilty about my daughter’s situation. I love my grandson, but it is also my rest.”
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