My daughter is married and has a 2 year old child (boy). Her husband is taking crack and is making her life horrible. What can I do majikally to help her and my grandson? Thanks so much, Kathy

How heartbroken you must feel right now!  It is always difficult when it is our children and grandchildren who are being hurt, and when there is no “quick fix” we can affect.  Your particular situation makes me want to weep. 

There are, however, things that you can do (both magickal and mundane.)  First off, why is your daughter staying with this man who is providing such an unhealthy, negative environment?  While “Love” is an excellent thing, the authorities in your state may view her reluctance to remove herself and your grandson from this situation as child endangerment, and implicate her also.  Aside from the fact that crack is unhealthy, it is also highly illegal no matter where you are, and if there is crack in the home, your daughter would be considered an accessory by law.  She needs to grab that baby and leave, immediately!  If she cannot stay with you, then please consider contacting a local women’s center on her behalf; they often have short-term emergency housing available, and also have many excellent resources to direct her to long-term solutions. 

Sometimes, people are hesitant to leave situations because they feel it means that they’re giving up on the marriage.  Nothing could be further from the truth, Kathy.  What your daughter wants is the man she married, not the crack-head he is now.  Often, leaving can be the key to rehabilitation for all concerned, especiallly if he realizes the pain he has caused. 

If you are a practicing Wiccan, you can also do a simple Realization Spell which will cause your son-in-law to realize and understand the hurt he has inflicted upon your family.  Please be sure, however, to examine your own heart and make certain that you are doing this for his ultimate good, and not to make him feel pain as revenge for what you have been put through.  Be ever mindful of the Rule of Three.

Blessings and a sympathetic hug to you!