And I Didn't Know

@flowersgal and @AJK thank you. It's all too common and yes, it helps to "talk" about it.

Electra, this is definitely you speaking from the heart. I knew about the impending divorce, but not much of the details. I am so sorry. But I know that you will be the rock that your daughter and grandkids need. Hugs! A beautiful layout.

Thanks @mcurtt .

OH my dear...what a horrible ordeal to have to go through. Thankfully, she has you there for her. Your page is so moving and powerful. Although you did not know at the time, you do now and she can take strength in your presence. Hugs to you, your daughter and your grandchildren.

Thank you @bcnatty .

Oh @Electra this is hard hard hard but...you have the tools and the strength to help your daughter and grands break the cycle of abuse. Sadly it seems that there has to be one strong person able to stand up and say This is going to end in our family - now. Your family is blessed to have you and so good that your daughter knew who she could trust. As a friend of mine often says...You have to be the one to tell a person "there is another way" and give them the hope and the strength to change. Thank you so much for sharing this page here...and for the scrapper who will see it and have a smidgen of hope to leave such a situation.