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[suess]

Iam 55 and have custody of my partners daughters children, there 21/2 and 11/2. I thought I was quite fit but found out that iam probably not. the biggest thing I struggle with is being by myself all day with no adult conversation! But I don't no how to start to make friend with ladies in similar situation. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated

Thanks sues

Wow, having custody of those 2 must have cone as a bit of a shock, I bet you never get to sit down!

I’m not sure how you would go about meeting others in the same situation. You could ask your Social Worker if they know of any support groups. I’d just try going to local groups though if I were you. You’ll probably meet sone other DGPs along the way and the groups should help to tire out the LOs.

Your local swimming pool, library, children’s centre, soft play centre and church hall might have groups going.

Good luck

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Forgot to add, have you tried Gransnet. The Fostering Board might be helpful too

Recently someone posted about the Mush app, you could try that.

The 'Stay and Play' at our Church is overwhelmingly attended by Grandparents rather than parents with the Children, so you could look at local Stay and Plays.
However, you could probably get funded places at local Nurseries, so you - and they - get a break. Looking after such small children full time is exhausting when you are Grandparent age (well, at any age, but more so at our age), so take care of yourself too.

Good luck suess, you've taken on a big challenge. We nearly took on one of my partner's dgc, (aged 12m) but decided at the last minute that we were too old, aged 65 and 62. I agree maybe Gransnet is the place to go. There may be a group in your area, or start up your own.