My name is Margaret, and I’m 71 years old.
When my husband pa:ss:ed away, my whole world crumbled. The only thing that kept me going was my grandson, Timmy. This sweet boy brought joy back into my life! But six months ago, my son and daughter-in-law shut me out of their lives, forbidding me from seeing Timmy.
They didn’t give me any explanation—just cut me off completely. I hadn’t cried so much since my husband’s funeral.
A few days ago, I tried to reach out again. My daughter-in-law answered the door, immediately blocking me. “I told you, Margaret. You’re not welcome here. Timmy doesn’t want to see you either!”
Before I could say anything, she slammed the door in my face. Tears welled up in my eyes as I turned to leave, but then I heard a voice from the second floor. It was Timmy!
“Grandma, catch! It’s REALLY IMPORTANT!” he shouted, throwing a paper airplane out of the window. Then, just as quickly, he vanished.
I picked up the airplane, overwhelmed.
But when I opened it, my heart stopped. What I read froze me in place:
“Grandma, HELP! I’m not safe! Please, don’t tell Mom and Dad! – Timmy.”
I needed answers, but I knew I couldn’t get them from my son or daughter-in-law. They had already shut me out and wouldn’t suddenly open up now.
The next morning, I went straight to my friend Linda’s house. Linda had been my neighbor for 30 years, and although she moved closer to her daughter, she still kept an ear to the ground. If there was any gossip about my son’s household, she’d know.