Sometimes it’s a relief to know that…👇🏻
Both of these types of feelings can exist at the same time.
It is normal for opposing emotions to coexist. 😊😭🤩😔😁😩
And you very much have the right to feel all of these feelings.
Here is an example:
I feel overjoyed about becoming a grandmother
AND
I feel unexpectedly devastated and deep grief that it will be from a distance.
This is so common amongst the thousands of grandparents I’ve heard from and worked with over the years.
You can feel grateful to be a grandparent AND stuck and sad.
And the feelings ebb and flow and can hit you at the most unexpected times.
Can you relate to any of these feelings? Drop a ❤️ or ‘sure can’ below so others can feel less alone.
❤️🌍❤️
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In May, I’ve got an extra special piece of writing coming out about this - alongside a new set of resources to help with the deep grief and complicated emotions long distance grandparents, both new and those who have been doing it for awhile, often feel.
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