In many families, a painful and often unspoken situation unfolds: the paternal grandmother, who once dreamed of sharing her grandchildren's childhood, eventually becomes an occasional presence, even a distant memory. There is rarely a single, obvious cause. Rather, estrangement develops slowly, stemming from emotional dynamics, unconscious choices, and minor omissions that, over time, create significant distance.

From a depth psychology perspective, emotional bonds are understood to stem not only from kinship but also from constant presence, emotional security, and shared experiences. If these foundations are not built from the outset, a relationship can weaken, even without overt conflict.

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