some of the comments are very harsh. in reality, grandparents may not love certain grandchildren as much for a variety of reasons, even biological grandchildren. in my case, my grandfather was a Republican politician during his career, and the fact that I was not a Republican was enough reason. I’m not even a Democrat, I’m just not a Republican. and I am adopted, but I’ve seen plenty of my friends shunned by extended family members for their chosen religious/political affiliation. this still seems preferable to foster care.

I’m still happy to have been adopted into this family. I’m 32 now. in my grandfather’s later years, despite not being a huge fan of me growing up, I was financially successful by my mid-20s with a career in real estate, which he had dabbled in later in life. I could tell he had changed his stance on me.