Stories of Strength
This blog page shares powerful, real-life stories of grandparents raising grandchildren due to a loved one’s battle with addiction. It’s a space of honesty, hope, and healing—where grandfamilies find connection, support, and strength through shared experiences. From heartbreak to resilience, these voices remind us: you're not alone.
Blog Posts
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The Two Roads
Learn MoreIn the shadows of the opioid and fentanyl crisis, a new kind of hero is emerging—grandparents raising their grandchildren. Whether it's due to addiction, neglect, or incarceration, more and more grandparents are stepping up and taking on the role of primary caregivers, often without warning, preparation, or support.
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The Reality of Relapse and the Importance of Boundaries
Learn MoreAfter her son’s release from prison, Carol gave him one last chance to rebuild his life and reconnect with his children, whom she and her husband have been raising for nearly four years. Despite initial hope, he quickly disappeared, breaking his daughter’s heart yet again. The children’s mother, also battling addiction, has been absent and unreliable. Determined to protect her grandchildren from further pain, Carol and her husband have decided to terminate both parents’ rights and pursue adoption. Through heartbreak, boundaries, and therapy, she’s learned that her loyalty must be to her grandchildren’s safety and healing above all else.
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New Blogs Coming Soon
We will post Blogs as stories are sent to us. To submit your story, please send us an email at Contact@myparentglow.com