I thought I'd missed out on being a grandmother. At 67, my great-grandson has given me that experience.
Source: Business Insider ·
Pat Zawko raised her grandson as her own child. Now that he has a son, she's finally enjoying being a grandmother instead of a parent.
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Pat Zawko (second from left) raised three adopted children and then her grandson. Now, she helps raise her great-grandson.Pat ZawkoPat Zawko, a 67-year-old nurse, raised her grandson and now helps raise her great-grandson.Pat adopted three children, facing challenges with their health and legal issues over the years.Pat balances full-time work with supporting her great-grandson, cherishing her role as a grandmother.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Pat Zawko, 67, who lives in upstate New York and works full-time as a nurse. Zawko raised her grandson from birth, and she is now helping him raise her great-grandson. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.My husband and I raised our grandson from age 5 months to adulthood. We are now helping him raise his son, whom he raises as a single parent.I was raised in upstate New York in a very rural area. I was one of nine children, the first girl after six boys. My grandmother helped shape who I am today. I…
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