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    Ok.. so I have had shared guardianship of my granddaughter since she was 2 days old. NOW her mother has had another baby.. she is 18 months old.. she still lives with HER mother.. and now she thinks that she is ready to get custody back of my granddaughter (her daughter) after I have been raising her for 4 years... so I am suppose to just let her have her.... and any questions or concerns that I have.. I'm just suppose to keep my mouth shut and let it go?? Sorry!!! NO CAN DO!!! I am so sick and tired of being the "bad guy" because I have issues with certain things that the mother does... and now I guess the only thing I can do is go meet with an attorney to get my "right's put down in writing...

    Does anyone out there know of a support group, good book or padded cell I can use to get through this VERY difficult time in my life?? UGH!

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    Not sure about the padded cell and I think any book would be a good book at this point But support group, yessum you are writing on it

    Venting's good...

    Having a child jointly she should continue that and allow you to guide her more as a Mother but maybe that is the issue, whereby she feels that she isn't good enough and perhaps you are right .

    But, can you become "friends" instead of Mother and Daughter? Because that would help you with this situation without legalities ...

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    These types of situations are always sticky. Do you and your daughter have a good relationship? Perhaps she could be willing to work out some sort of joint custody. Maybe you could keep her during the week and let the mother see her on weekends. I don't know of any support groups or books on this paticular subject but were here for any questions you may have.
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    You mentioned that you have shared guardianship. Is it shared with the baby's mother or with your son?

    Either way, guardianship is a legal matter that was issued by the court. No matter what the baby's mother wants, it'll be the court who decides what is best for the child.
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