Mom waffled between telling the truth about her childhood history and painting Grimma and Grumpa with a rose-colored lens. That rosy perspective of grandparents who just want to help their daughter is a lie, this is the truth.

The Truth: Grimma and Grumpa threatened to sue for custody.

Mom confided to Grandma Linda that when she expressed a desire to move out of their home with Evie, they threatened legal action.

A young Grumpa & Grimma.
A young Grumpa & Grimma.

Members can see the evidence for themselves:

The Lie: Mom's parents are helping raise Evie and do not intend to take away any custodial rights from Mom and Dad.

Reply Affidavit, Family Court of the State of New York Westchester File No 154703, 8/13/18, p 14
Reply Affidavit, Family Court of the State of New York Westchester File No 154703, 8/13/18, p 14

The Truth: Grimma & Grumpa threatened to sue for custody.

Mom's texts to Grandma Linda. 
Mom's texts to Grandma Linda. 

"I told my family and now they have all joined up to say they will take legal action against Steve and I for custody of Evie if we leave... I have no basic freedoms." - Mom

When Mom expressed a desire to leave Grimma and Grumpa's house, things only escalated.

Mom's texts to Grandma Linda, July 2018.
Mom's texts to Grandma Linda, July 2018.