My Daughter Wants Me to Take Care of Her Kids After Abandoning Me

Having relatives care for our children while we work is a blessing, especially when it’s free. But is it fair to expect this from parents after years of strained relations? My daughter, Amy, distanced herself from me after turning 18, excluding me from her graduation, engagement, and other milestones. Our contact dwindled to almost nothing. Recently, now with two boys, she reached out. I was surprised, hopeful even, as we talked. But soon, Amy

complained about the challenges of raising her kids alone and asked me to babysit every Saturday, urging me to be a “good grandparent.” I reminded her how she’d severed our bond years ago, making it hard for me to step in now. She called me selfish and blocked me everywhere. Was I wrong to refuse after our fractured history? I’d value your thoughts and advice on navigating this.