"My Son Accused Me of Ruining His Family: I Just Asked My Daughter-in-Law to Do the Dishes"

“My Son Accused Me of Ruining His Family: I Just Asked My Daughter-in-Law to Do the Dishes”

I was only 23 when my husband left me, leaving me to raise our young son, Michael, all by myself. Michael was just three years old at the time. My husband walked out because he couldn’t handle the responsibilities of family life – he preferred spending money on himself and his new girlfriend rather than on us. Years later, I find myself in a strained relationship with my son and his wife, all because of a simple request.

"I Stopped Financially Supporting My Son, and He Stopped Visiting Me: I Haven't Seen My Granddaughter in Over a Year"

“I Stopped Financially Supporting My Son, and He Stopped Visiting Me: I Haven’t Seen My Granddaughter in Over a Year”

As a retiree, I can no longer provide financial support. It seems my son no longer needs me, as he has stopped inviting me over and doesn’t visit with my granddaughter. It’s heartbreaking to realize that my son may have been using me. I worked tirelessly my entire life to give him the best, even taking on multiple jobs. Now, in my golden years, I feel abandoned and alone.