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Originally Posted by red98vett  That's so sad for you Pepe and what a shame you had to grow up without your mom - but I agree with everyone - telling her the truth at a young age will help her learn to deal with it - she's going to find out one day and it should be from YOU.
you can discuss it when times are right and teach her that all people in prison aren't 'bad' people - they're just people that lost their way - What's good about telling her now is she'll have an ongoing life lesson on what can happen to us if we choose certain 'paths' in life - and maybe she can develop a relationship with your mom while she's inside - Are you saying you've taken her to the prison or she only travels with you and has never visited ???
I wish you all the best with YOU and your relationship with your mom - maybe she'll come out of prison with a new outlook on life and finally turn it around for herself - |
You had the strength to come on here and tell us - most of whom are total strangers other than thru posts - and you are still the same person to us. You will have the strength to tell your dtr and I think Vette's explanation is perfect for a 6 year old to understand. I think you should tell her now, before she hears something accidently said and starts questioning you. Don't hide it from her. Answer her questions as truthfully as you can and still preserve a good relationship between her and her gramma. Your heart will lead the way and you will be fine.