Hi;
I do not have any kids that claim me, However I have helped raise some of my Nieces,Nephews and Grand's. What really sets you back is when they walk down that aisle in church to start a new life without you. For the past few girls that have done that - it was not the Women in church that had the sniffles and watery eyes, it was indeed the men who raised them kids. We are/were a tight knit family and everyone helped everyone, so it is hard to realise that they are leaving you.
Keep in mind that in todays world, sometimes the real crying starts when the marriage does not work out and you regain them PLUS the Grand's. There goes the plans and peace and QUIET !!!!!!!