"Despite supporting her emotionally, financially and practically, I have become a target." Image: Getty Question : My daughter had a relationship that didn’t work out, but had a beautiful child who I helped care for and still do. She co-parents with her former partner and the child is loved.

The failure of this relationship has had a significant impact on friendships and other relationships. Despite supporting her emotionally, financially and practically, I have become a target. She blames me for her situation and calls out the failure of my marriage to her father that happened more than 30 years ago.

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