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Peggy is proud of Jennifer

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  Posted by Captain (U5370901) on Thursday, 28th June 2007

  Was she proud of her when she embarked on single motherhood all those years ago, and wouldn't reveal who Adam's father was?
  
  Can anyone tell me what Peggy's attitude was then?
  
  Is this why she's wimped out and supports Jennifer?
  
  Wouldn't any mothers of middle aged daughters in this position actually disown them?

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  Posted by Peggy Monahan (U2254875) on Thursday, 28th June 2007

  No.

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  Posted by RosieT (U2224719) on Friday, 29th June 2007

  No.

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  Posted by lantana (U2491053) on Friday, 29th June 2007

  My daughters would have to do something far more dastardly than take on a child for me to disown them, Captain.
  
  However, although I know Peggy has her own troubles with Jack, and is in her eighties, I am disappointed in the way she immediately gave in to Jenny's rather desperate plea for her support. I would either myself or by enlisting help from my other children, have tried to find out more aboout the situation, what would the legal rights and implications be, what family did Siobhan actually have, what was Brian setting in train in the way of childcare, legal arrangements for the inheritance of my granchildren, the list is endless. I would also want my daughter to see a doctor, I would be very concerned about her medical condition.
  
  So, interfering old bat that I am, I wouldn't disown, but I would be there fighting my child's corner when she couldn't or wouldn't do it herself.

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  Posted by Captain (U5370901) on Friday, 29th June 2007

  Thank you my Dear! I do like the way you explain things to me!
  
  Some people don't take the time. It was an honest question as I wasn't listening in those days, I have only read about it.
  
  I assume the no's above are in response to my last question rather than the first. That was inspired by my mad old bat of a MIL. No feuds in my side at all, and I like to think that I too have the capacity to support my children no matter what.
  
  But she hasn't spoken to her sister, her brother, and anyone on her ex-husband's side for years, the former due to some ole skelebobs in cupboards somewhere, the latter 'cos he's a barsteward! Brine is Prince Charming compared to him!
  
  Thank you again,Lantana - you are a wonderful person!
  
  

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  Posted by Very Grumpy Sheep (U2496228) on Friday, 29th June 2007

  I don't know the answer to your question- but you could try the "decade of love" links somewhere on this website where some of Jenny's story is covered.
  I think Peggy would have been quite reactionary in her personal responses- as when she found out Adam was gay- but family is very important to her, so I think she would have come out fighting her daughter's side, whether that meant being "proud" or not.

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  Posted by politebirder (U4482231) on Friday, 29th June 2007

  Q1: No but she stood by her.
  
  Q2: She was resolute & helped JD tell Mrs P & everyone else. She defended her & was disapproving of the "sin" but forgiving of the "sinner" - her view, not mine.
  
  Q3: I don't think she has wimped out - she is being a loving Mother.
  
  Q4: NO!!!!

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