My son went from being a young husband and father to a cheater and absent father. When my grandson was born with Down syndrome, Mike took it upon himself to ruin his relationship with Tommy’s mother, Jane. And then he left. Only for me to find out that he is marrying again.

I know that as mothers, we’re supposed to motivate and support our children. I agree wholeheartedly. And that’s why I believe that my actions were justified.

Here’s the backstory. My son, Mike, married when he was very young because his then-girlfriend, Jane, got pregnant. It was rushed, but I adored Jane from the first time I met her. She was the typical girl next door, and I loved that for Mike. A few months later, sweet little Tommy — my first grandchild — was born!

He was born with Down syndrome and had the most beautiful blue eyes ever. But Tommy being born with Down Syndrome changed everything for Jane and Mike.

Mike started cheating on her, and irrespective of their child and share history, he ended up filing for divorce.

Mike left Tommy with only Jane to care for him. Of course, I was still around and would do anything and everything to help them both. But it wasn’t the same. A child needs to have both parents — provided that they are alive and breathing.