Richard Hogan: Grandparents can become collateral damage in a broken relationship

I receive so many letters and phone calls from grandparents looking for advice on how to reconnect with their grandchildren after their child has separated from their partner

Being a grandparent can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Picture: iStock

Being a grandparent is a special relationship, one that can bring joy into everyone’s life. But when grandparents are denied access to their grandchildren it can cause profound hurt in everyone’s life. Children become less resilient and their self-esteem is impacted, grandparents are left confused and unable to share their love. A special bond like grandparents and grandchildren should be nurtured and promoted, not shattered.

Being a grandparent can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. It is a unique relationship. I see it with my own children — how much they love their grandparents.