Anyone else have parents that don't see their grandchildren? My LO (who is the first grand baby) is 4 months old and my parents who live an hour away have visited once....the day after she was born! They didn't even show interest when I was pregnant.

So I've had an estranged relationship with my parents for the past 8 years. Ever since I married my husband, who is white, they have distanced themselves. I had a generally good childhood. I was provided for and loved my parents. But sadly they had a terrible marriage...I witnessed a great deal of verbal and physical abuse. And as I got older they both became increasingly controlling and critical of everything I did. I would say they were overprotective. And when I moved out and began paying my own way, it was liberating for me. But they hated what little control they had left. What drove them over the edge is when I met my college sweetheart. He is an incredible man, but they don't like that he is white and not rich.

My husband and I have created a wonderful life and family for ourselves. We've overcome so many challenges. 5 years ago I almost lost him to cancer. Thankfully I had his incredibly supportive family to help me through because my parents never came to visit him.

I do still love my parents. But they have done so much damage to try and tear my husband and I apart. Is there any hope? I often feel down that my parents can't put aside their feelings and build a relationship with us before it's too late. But I'm also exhausted by their head games. Anyone going through something similar? Did the relationship improve?