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How Do I Move From Surrogate Dad to Granddad?

A doting new grandfather faces a difficult separation

by: AARP Online Community Members, from: AARP The Magazine, Nov./Dec. 2010 issue

En español │Dear Wisdom Circle,
My son's girlfriend, "Anne," gave birth to my grandson about two years ago. Anne was a "wild child," so my wife and I asked them to move in with us so we could help. When I saw my grandson, he stole my heart. Now his parents have their lives on track and they're moving out. I feel devastated, as if I'm losing custody of my own baby. How can I learn to be a grandparent — from scratch? — Sad Granddad … Back to Article

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