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Megan Paterson's avatar

I’ve been at your dating ventures course last couple of weeks and come on here to find this article which has hit our family hard. I shared this with my grandmother who was one of those babies who spent 2 years in a Scottish hospital seeing her mum for an hour a week on a Saturday. The stories she has shared from her experiences following this time have been both harrowing, heartbreaking but therapeutic that she can share the story of her past with her present 🥹

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Suzanne Zeedyk's avatar

Megan - I am sorry for this late reply. What a powerful story this is, of your grandmother. I hope it is helpful for her to understand she is not alone in her experience, and that her experiences as a child could indeed have a lasting impact. Have you heard the podcast we recorded on this topic? It might help to hear of others' stories? Thank you for your thoughts. Suzanne http://amazinstories.uk/podcast/my-life-with-amazing-strangers-dr-suzanne-zeedyk-fierce-curiosity-hospital-care-for-children/

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