Why We Shouldn’t Force Our Kids to Have Relationships With Emotionally Abusive Relatives : The Hearty Soul

Grandmothers are expected to love their grandchildren, but Jazmine’s experience was different. She noticed her grandmother favored her youngest brother, causing hurt throughout her childhood. Even at a young age, she sensed the unequal treatment. Despite trying to rationalize it with logic, she couldn’t stop her heartache. Her family also noticed the favoritism and tried to explain it. Jazmine eventually distanced herself from her grandmother, but the trauma lingered. It wasn’t until her father gave her permission to let go of the relationship that she learned a valuable lesson about emotional abuse. As parents, it’s crucial to protect children from such harm and model healthy relationships. If a relative causes pain, it’s our responsibility to limit their access to our kids. Advocating for our children’s emotional well-being is essential.