He has a mother but doesn’t remember her at all. He has no idea that I’m not his birth mom.
DEAR ONLY MOM: Of course Kent calls you “Mom.” It is the role you have fulfilled since he was an infant.
Do you have photos of your daughter around the house, or family albums? If you don’t, consider displaying one or going through the family album with your grandson and explaining who is who in the pictures. If he starts asking questions as he gets older, explain in an age-appropriate manner that your daughter felt he would be better off under your care. Then introduce more information as needed, which would be better than hitting him with the whole story all at once.
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