Coleen says

IT’S only been a week – which I know must seem like an eternity – but her mum might be angry and trying to punish your son in a way she knows will hurt. And she’s decided you’re not seeing her either.

I would keep trying to get in touch with her and explain that what’s gone on between her and your son is none of your business, but you love your granddaughter and it breaks your heart not to see her.

I would also tell her she’s always welcome at your place with your granddaughter, and let her know you’re not taking sides.

She might just need some time to calm down and think things through. So I think the best route is to appeal to her gently and kill her with kindness.

Hopefully, she’ll realise it’s not your fault and that you and your granddaughter have a special connection. For more support, it’s worth visiting grandparentsassociation.org.uk. Good luck.

I’D LIKE to reply to the woman whose boyfriend has recently moved in with her and has turned out to be very lazy and disrespectful (Dear Coleen, June 12).

I would suggest she gets this parasitic partner out of her life as soon as possible.

It’s obvious he has no intention of sharing household chores or contributing towards expenses.

It seems he’s taken over her home – she needs to take it back. LR