I’m a 66-year-old grandmother who has spent years raising my grandson alone after his mother—my daughter—left the country without a word. Wanting to secure his future and show how proud I am of him, I transferred ownership of my condo to my 19-year-old grandson, who has lived with me since he was six. I believed this was the right choice for the young man who has been my constant.
But everything changed when my daughter suddenly returned, pregnant and accompanied by her husband. At first, I welcomed her, hoping to reconnect, but when I mentioned the condo, her attitude shifted dramatically. She insisted the property was her rightful inheritance and pressured me to reverse the transfer, accusing me of unfairness and questioning my judgment.
The situation quickly escalated, with my daughter and her partner repeatedly demanding the condo, causing emotional turmoil for both me and my grandson. One evening, she even accused me of turning my grandson against her, claiming she would be lost to me if I didn’t comply. Their relentless pressure wore me down and left me questioning my decisions and my family’s loyalty.
Then, while sorting through old documents, I found a letter from my late husband expressing his wish that the condo be passed on to our children once I was gone, hoping they’d be mature enough to handle it. Now I’m torn between honoring his wishes or protecting the grandson I raised and love dearly. I’m lost in this family chaos and unsure how to find peace or do what’s truly right.