November 2009 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Say YES to NO!

I frequent the site Psychology Today and thought sharing this article would relate well here. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 29 2009 1:26 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

BM needs to stick to her BF family not DH's family!

DH family cant understand why we dont come for holidays. Maybe its because BM always has to make her surprise visit when she drops off skids. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 29 2009 1:08 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

UNfriended, a Stepmom's tale of life with a borderline, passive aggressive teenager

I recently allowed SD to set up a Facebook page and she's on it non-stop which I've also not limited much. She friended me and all my family. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 12:37 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Family Bombshell Coming

YSD (22) has been attending a community college for the past 2 1/2 years. She lives in another state, close to MIL. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 5:57 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

The most amazing thing happened on Wednesday!

DH had been talking with SD16 regarding expectations for her behavior at Thanksgiving. We go to my parents' house every year, and he was telling her he expected her to be polite and courteous. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 7:08 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

I believe I have found the key to helping a troubled teen succeed.

My son is 14. Anyone who keeps up with me knows that he is a royal PITA. He's failing, backtalking, terrible manners, etc. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 9:25 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Awkward Gaff

Ok so we had a pleasant Thanksgiving (no Droop) and my bioson and his girlfriend showed up. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 10:08 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Against my better judgement- or...I'm getting that "I'm a sucker" feeling again...

I'm pregnant, 7 months nearly now... read more Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 11:30 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

the holidays...

well, we survived...it was my first holiday as a family, and emotionally i'm drained. nothing too drastic happened it's just getting used to the situation. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 12:45 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Possible Spoiler Alert on LotusFlower's Post/Dr. Phil

Ok I looked up the book that is highlighted on tomorrow's doctor phil show about stepmoms and biomoms. It's entitled "No One's the ***" read more Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 1:37 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Can't take it anymore..I'm thinking of leaving him

My DH has a seven year old son from a previous marriage. Anyways, DH is such a jerk! WAnts me as a babysitter, gets mad if i dont take SS with me every where. Why would i need to? He's not my kid. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 10 2009 1:55 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

My siblings put the FUN in Dysfunctional! (NOT about BM, for once!)

I am estranged from my sister, JK. We never got along growing up. She has personal issues and doesn't own up to past mistakes she's made in her life. She blames everyone else by herself. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2009 12:23 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Blog 2 of 2 for today - OT Bipolar

OK, so I know some of you have BMs that are bipolar, and I'm a bit wary about posting here because i realise that many people have a very negative view of the illness, so please don't respond if all y read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2009 1:47 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

WTF?

So initially for Thanksgiving I was going to cook, but decided against it to help save some money, considering it would be costly to host people. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2009 8:22 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

A new catch-up. I have not fallen off the face of the earth!

It's been awhile since I've been online, and wanted to catch up with my friends, many of you who held my hand for so long. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2009 9:19 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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