When I first started this group it was for very personal reasons, not being able to be part of my granddaughters life, it is still the foundation for the group and reasons that I do what I do.
Now, having been in contact with hundreds and hundreds of grandparents, it has been a learning curve, thats for sure.
Mostly it has all been positive and I have made some very good friends as a result, of something that was and still is devastating.
It is important to say that as the group has grown, I have experienced some difficult situations, I am always neutral and am here to give support in whatever way I can, sometimes it may be that the sort of support I give is not enough for some, that is fine, so maybe a different group is the place for you.
I can honestly say that I always try to do my best, I am not a legal expert, nor would I want to be one, I am just a grandparent denied contact with my granddaughter.
I have worked hard to raise public awareness on the issues and to keep it in the public eye.
If there are members who are experiencing issues with other members, I will not get involved, it is between them, if we can't actually be supportive with one another there is no point, this is not the place for disagreements.
Jane
www.bristolgrandparentssupportgroup.co.uk
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