I’m sorry you’re going through this. It must be so hard not to see these children after they’ve been with you for 10 years. And I agree, anyone can be toxic, it doesn’t have to be a grandparent.

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Grandparents don’t have an automatic right to access the children (nor do biological parents). The only right that is important is the right of the children to live in a safe and stable home, this is the most important thing to consider. Children are a perfect target for a manipulator because they’re so innocent and trusting. As a result, they may internalize guilt or shame the grandparent is trying to use to manipulate them. The Day You Became My Dad Star Map- Dad Christmas Gift, Night Sky Print Father Daughter Gift, New Dad Gift, Bonus Dad Christmas GiftNanny I Love You Gift | Gift for Nan Nana Nanny Nannie | Engraved Custom Frame For 7x5 or 6x4 Picture You did the right thing to distance yourself from your grandfather. You also should be very proud of yourself for confronting him about all the mistreatment you’ve experienced. It takes a lot of courage! Not everyone can do that. And regardless of the response you’ve received, this is a big step in your healing. So proud of you!

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If they don’t get that time for whatever reason, they’ll accuse you of using your kid to hurt them.

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you did something very courageous: you stood up to the abuser. You said: this is not OK. This is unacceptable. Not everyone can do that. Your mother couldn’t do that, may she rest in peace. Your sister couldn’t do that. TOXIC appears to be the latest buzz word in our society. My understanding is that clinically diagnosed Narcissism and Toxic mean the same. Dating an asshole is different than a family member “mistreating” you or being a narcissist. I’m not suggesting,”just brush it off” if a family member is being an ass, but what ever happened to love, patience, and maybe, just maybe, there are problems on both sides that could benefit a resolution rather than running away? Bags Scarves Purses & Pouches Hair Accessories Sunglasses & Glasses Travel Accessories Hats & Gloves Belts The grandparent’s role is not to challenge but to fit in with the family culture,” says J. Lane Tanner, M.D., at the University of California-San Francisco. “Parents delegate authority to the grandparent, not the other way around.”

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Toxic grandparents may love their grandchildren. They may mean them no harm. But they can’t help who they are. You don’t believe that a child could be manipulated into liking or loving someone with NPD? Good grief: even adults are manipulated into it.

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