Summary
A grandmother named Deborah Whatley and a mother named Kristen Nelson met through a Facebook group for surrogate grandparents. They formed a close relationship where Deborah acts as a grandparent to Kristen's children. Both families now spend regular time together and have become very important parts of each other's lives.
Key Facts
- Deborah Whatley joined a Facebook group for surrogate grandparents in 2019.
- Kristen Nelson, who joined the same group in 2018, was seeking parental figures for her children and herself after losing her mother.
- The two families connected in August 2024 and have been meeting frequently since then.
- The Whatleys live in Huntsville, Alabama, and the Nelsons live in Tyler, Texas, but the travel has not been an issue for them.
- The relationship is very supportive and meaningful for both families.
- Most friends and family of the Whatleys and Nelsons support their newfound relationship.
- Deborah enjoys taking on a grandparent role and has become an important part of Kristen’s family.
