I can understand why you gambled, Lizbeth. The sudden shock of hearing that your grand daughter may be at risk must have sent you into a spin. It would be my worst nightmare.
Of course you know gambling won’t solve anything, yet it serves the purpose of protecting us from doing something we might regret. I get that!
When your mind clears, perhaps you could involve Social Services if the baby is living with a person who may be unreliable or unsuitable.
Does your daughter know this person’s history? She may not. Of course you don’t want to take anyone’s character but your priority here is your grand daughter .
You need to have an easy mind that she is safe…..talking about easy minds, My son is staying here for a few nights. Although I’m delighted to see him (He came , laden with gifts for my birthday) I feel uneasy . He stays up all night, prowling around the house-very jumpy and edgy. He picks me up on every word I say and is very volatile. He has deceived me and “put many nails in my coffin” over the years so like you with your daughter, I have forgiven him at some level but I just don’t trust him.
God help you, Lizbeth , you deserve a break.
