Our neighbors didn't have family, so they became like grandparents to my kids. I still regret that I couldn't help them more than I did

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Our neighbors didn't have family, so they became like grandparents to my kids. I still regret that I couldn't help them more than I did

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I'm a mom of three kids and live in Wales.
My family developed a close relationship with our neighbors, who became like grandparents.
Eventually, I had to set boundaries, which caused friction in our relationship.
Eleven years ago, we moved into the house…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-11-15 14:56:01.