Betrayed Grandparent
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Ken Stott shares his deeply personal journey of estrangement from his twin granddaughters, born to his son and a young woman who became addicted to drugs during pregnancy. After the couple's arrest just 10 days after the girls' birth, Ken and his wife took on full caregiving responsibilities for the twins, forming an unbreakable bond. However, when the mother's new partner—a woman Ken describes as 'vile'—took the girls during the pandemic, claiming they were safer with her, the grandparents were cut off entirely. Despite efforts to maintain contact through video calls and visits, Ken was ultimately barred from seeing his granddaughters, who now live under the mother’s control. This betrayal led Ken to a mental health crisis, including a suicide attempt and diagnosis of PTSD. In response, he founded the 'Betrayed Grandparents' movement, launching a book titled *Ampa*, a Facebook group with nearly 1,800 members, and an upcoming virtual event on National Parents' Day. His mission is to break the silence around grandparent estrangement, proving that thousands of others are experiencing the same pain and isolation. Through his healing journey, Ken emphasizes the importance of community, self-expression through writing, and the need for compassionate, non-judgmental support systems for those who’ve been alienated from their grandchildren.
Grandparent estrangement is widespread but deeply hidden—90.6% of surveyed individuals believed they were the only ones going through it.
The trauma of being cut off from grandchildren can lead to severe mental health crises, including PTSD and suicidal ideation.
Writing, especially therapeutic letter-writing, can be a powerful tool for emotional release—even if the letter is never sent.
Support groups and online communities are essential for healing, as isolation exacerbates grief and shame.
The 'Betrayed Grandparents' movement is growing globally, with members from the US, UK, and Australia, proving the issue transcends borders.
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Introduction to the Pain of Estrangement
Don Stott introduces the podcast 'Beyond The Pain' and welcomes Ken Stott, setting the tone for a raw and emotional conversation about the hidden trauma of grandparent estrangement.
The Birth of a Family Tragedy
“They were on a morphine drip because they were addicted when they were born. Oh, those poor kids.”
The Betrayal and the Separation
“They took the girls and we continued to try to have interaction with them... but they developed these stories... she knew exactly what to say.”
The Descent into Mental Health Crisis
“I ended up under suicide watch... they have to come in every 15 minutes when you're sleeping to make sure you're still breathing.”
Building a Movement from Pain
“I woke up and I had two calls on there. One from like one o'clock in the morning from the UK and another one from three o'clock in the morning from Australia.”
“I ended up under suicide watch... they have to come in every 15 minutes when you're sleeping to make sure you're still breathing.”
“They were on a morphine drip because they were addicted when they were born. Oh, those poor kids.”
“If he crawled on his belly for 10 miles over hot coals, I'd shut the door on him if he got to my house.”
Host
Guest
Ken Stott
person
Don Stott
person
Susan Stott
person
Betrayed Grandparents
organization
organization
Ampa
book
Milwaukee
place
Peace (P-E-A-C)
organization
Dr. Coleman
person
Sherry McGregor
person
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