Dear Bettina--- you have not heard from me before but I have been here from the beginning following your posts from start to finish. I just had to put in my little bit after reading your last post.
I must say that from what I can see, you have grown and changed in some most important ways and I find strength from reading all your posts.
As for the reasons for not confronting your maternal Grandmother, I feel that you are facing the situation like a level headed adult that has both common sense and a deep feeling of love and respect fro your peers. I personally understand your plight when it comes to an unrelenting , but well meaning Grandparent as I have an 88 year old grandmother that alos has used the emotional side of her personality to guide situations in her own favour. These people come from a different era than us and find it hard to relate in the same way that we do.
Your response is normal in feeling hurt, and also in trying to protect her emotions.
Keep on going Bettina -- with your determination and love for life you will make your goals become a reality.
Simone
