Here are a few quotes from grandparents who have found support from the group.
I am so moved by your comments, thank you. It also shows how important it is to know you are not alone, I am always at the end of the phone.
"An Excellent Website,
Very Well Structured And With Lots Of Relevant Information, Keep Up The Good
Work."
"Many thanks. That is really
helpful."
"I am so grateful that you
have offered telephone support."
"Your group is a shaft
of light in a very distressing situation-it is hard to talk about this with
friends.I usually dissolve in tears."
"Thank you so much for
what you are doing and have done."
"I need to talk to
others that have the same situation. I need help."
"Thanks for
listening, it helps to know someone else cares and understands,"
"Thank you for your time
and support."
"Thank you for listening
and for your help."
"I was a good mother
wife and I'm a good grandmother, I
feel so alone with no one to talk to
about this can you help please."
"Reading your story has
touched my heart."
"All we want is to see
the grandchildren. It's breaking my heart."
"You
have helped me a lot for today knowing we are not alone."
"Can
someone please contact me."
"Were do I go from here,
please any advice or guidance, would be alot of help."
"Haven't seen my three
grandsons in more than a year and miss them so very much. Please help me."
"Listening to Jane speak
about her little grandaughter made me feel very sad . I wish she was my
childrens Grandmother , they need someone like her ."
"Sadly I live a long way
from Bristol so would not be able to attend meetings but it is a comfort to
know that there is some support out there."
"Just heard radio 4
prog. - thank you - so sensible/measured/well thought through.
I can well understand
how your speaker felt - and it brought tears to my eyes.......with kind regards."
"Can I join your group?"
"I am writing to say that I
support you 100% and hope and pray (and suspect very strongly) that one day she
will come looking for you and benefit from a wonderful relationship with her
grandmother, which every child deserves, and needs."
"Thanks to Jane for
being interviewed today on Radio 4. I felt connected by what you said about
Grand Children's rights as opposed to our (Grandparent's) rights. I would like
to come to the next meeting?"
"Just a few words to say
how touched I was by your honour, courage (not a word I use lightly) and
righteousness."
"Having someone in the
same position and a support group such as yours would have been a release for
me, so I say 'Well done and keep up the good work!'.
"I heard Jane on Radio 4
this morning and was moved to tears because Jane's situation is so like my own.
Thank you so much for helping me to realise that I am not alone."
"Thank you for your work."
"The agony of banishment from ones grandchildren's lives is unbearable."
"I have felt so alone
for the last 2 years since my daughter in law decided to exclude me from their
life and would love to share."
"I had to stop the car
to listen to you and listened again on eye player. Everything you said struck
such a chord with me."
"Thank you for the
broadcast and for saying out loud what I feel it really does help."
"Listening to you speak on the radio today was like
hearing my own inner thoughts and feelings. Like many others no doubt I
was sobbing by the end. I would like to establish a support group in
Israel."
"I was very impressed with your presentation on BBC
Radio 4 this morning of the 21st February, You have mirrored my thoughts
completely."
"It is so good to even know there are other people out
there who understands."
"Your website is
beautiful and so helpful. Thank you for your efforts and concerns. It is like a
candle in the darkness for people who feel bereaved and do not know where to
turn."
"Thanks Jane, that's been very useful."
"Just a quick message to
say thank you for your work and keep up the good work. Can't type anymore as I
can't see through my tears!"
" Thank you for listening."
"I heard your item on
Radio 4 today (Feb 21st). It helped me in my difficulty in understanding the
actions of one of my daughters."
"So good to speak with you
today Jane. Extremely beneficial for me to be able to truly share what it
feels like."
"Thank you for your
support, it means so much."
"Thanks for listening by
the way, Have to blow off steam , the situation is
stressful . I appreciate any support you can give and
Thank You."
Jane
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