No one can hurt you like family.

[BieberMyBalls]

My step-grandfather and I have always gotten along pretty well. My bio grandpa passed away before I was born, and he's filled the role my entire life. The past few years, he's made comments here and there about my weight. Hurtful, but I ignored them and passed them off as coming from a place of concern. Last Christmas, he made another comment. This time he crossed the line, and i started crying. I told him that his comments were really hurtful and that I needed him to stop. He called me a cry baby and denied ever saying anything. We haven't spoken since, but recently I've been trying to put it past me, and attempt to make things better. I'll wave at him, and say hi, and he doesn't say much back.

Fast forward to today. He was over here to help my H with something, so I went out to say hi. I waved and smiled at him. He looked at me, shook his head and rolled his eyes, and then looked the other way. I don't know what I did to make him hate me so much. I use to look up to him. I had my cry, and now I'm choosing to say fuck it and put it to rest. I'm just going to have to accept that he isn't going to be part of my life anymore, and stop trying to fix things. /end vent.

[Jalapeñomel]

That's terrible. Have you spoken to your grandmother about it?

[sonrisa]

Are there any other signs of abnormal behavior? Being surly can be an early sign of dementia.

[BieberMyBalls]

My Grandmother passed away 4 years ago. I think that has a big part to play in his change in attitude, I just don't know why he's taking it out on me. I have 2 older sisters who he still acts the same towards. He's never made comments regarding their weight, or made any offensive comments according them.
He's a pretty healthy man as far as I know. He goes for daily walks, and still does everything he use to. The only explanation I can think of is that he's lonely and bitter. I can't imagine what losing a partner does to someone, and I really feel sad for him. I just don't understand why I'm his target.

[ooglie26]

I'm sorry you're going through that. My grandpa has also made comments about my weight my entire life, including pinching my belly rolls when I was younger.

Like you, I always ignored it. I wish there were magic words that could be said, to take the hurt away.

Just know, you aren't alone. Hugs to you.

[lemondrop]

I'm sorry, Bieber! I'm not sure what's up, but I'd just back off a little. I do find it odd that he's so bothered by you, but is helping your H out.

[fuckstick]

My first thought was possible dementia as well. Also since you mentioned this really started only since your grandma passed... do you happen to look much like her?