I started raising my grandson just a few months into my retirement. My wife and I want to give him a good life, but it's financially draining.

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Martin Odum and his wife have raised their grandson, Noah.

Martin Odum

We lost our retirement fund and gained our 36-year-old son as a roommate. Multigenerational living has made our lives fuller.

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Pam Hopkins and her grandchildren.

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My 78-year-old grandfather visits me regularly since I moved to Portugal. I cherish our relationship.

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The author's grandfather visits her while she's living abroad.

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I moved back into my childhood home at age 40 with my husband and 3 kids. It's been surprisingly nice.

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My family has been living in the house I grew up in for the past few weeks, and it's been going surprisingly well.

Melissa Noble

My 99-year-old grandma taught me important lessons about the power of silence, change, and living a good life

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My grandma lived until she was 99. She taught me several important lessons that make my life better.

Kiersten Brown

My 84-year-old grandpa invited himself on my trip abroad. We had an incredible time, and he had more energy than I did.

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The author and her grandpa posing together in Malta.
Traveling with my grandpa to Malta was an unforgettable experience that we both cherish.

Emily Brinsden

I'm 40 and have similar health issues as my 95-year-old grandmother. I look to her for strength.

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Kristina Kasparian and her grandmother
The author and her superager grandmother have similar health issues.

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My grandparents have been married for 54 years. Their relationship has taught me 3 lessons about love I plan to follow.

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I've learned a lot about relationships from watching my grandparents' marriage.

Sierra Newell

I'm 57 and helping raise my 6 grandchildren in a crowded multigenerational home. I thought my life would be easier by now.

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My husband and I moved in with my grandparents to save money. The temporary adjustment period was worth it.

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