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Have you considered guardianship instead of adoption?
Guardianship through the court system is sometimes a really good option for in-family situations. Some may disagree and in some cases it is not at all appropriate however sometimes it can be a positive solution for all involved.
Some selling points are that if your daughter gets to the point that she is able to properly care for her child then the guardianship can be revoked. In order for that to happen though there would have to be a court hearing and the Judge would have to determine based on the evidence presented that your daughter is able to care for the child...it is not just that she wants to or whatever.
It can be less confusing for the child as the child gets older. You are still "grandma" instead of the baby's mother suddenly becoming a sibling.
Your daughter may be more willing to accept a guardianship situation rather than going through termination of parental rights. Guardianship can be long term or temporary. Adoption is permanent. Just thinking that maintaining a relationship with your daughter might be an important thing to consider.
None of this may apply to your situation or even be appropriate but I thought I would throw the suggestion out there just in case.
I wish you all the best.
T
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Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4)
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