December 2009 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Dutch SD takes entitlement issues to a new level

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091220/ap_on_re_eu/eu_netherlands_young_sai... read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 9:53 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

An early Xmas gift (and a chance to do the "I told you so" dance before a judge)

We picked up SD today and had a trying day of driving and then making some Xmas cookies. We (my DH and I) were just laying in bed and BM calls. SHES MOVING BACK TO OUR HOMETOWN!!! read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 10:19 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

IT'S NOT MY FAULT!!!!!

I need help my husbands strained relationship with SD13 is taking a toll on our marriage. We have been married 13 years shortly after we got married his visitation got cut. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 29 2009 10:00 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Losing it.....fast

My hubby and I have been married 3 years but together for 5. We have a daughter together and I have a son from a previous relationship.My SD has always gave me trouble. Her mom died two years ago. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 29 2009 12:38 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

My Ex didn't do Christmas this year at all

I posted about this in a response and thought maybe it deserved its own. My oldest two biokids, BD 16 and BS 14 got no Christmas from their father this year. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 28 2009 2:49 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Pardon me

I tend to delete my blog entries after the initial sting of yet another reminder of what a f#cked up family I'm involved with settles down. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 28 2009 8:42 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

What are the disadvantages of disengagement?

Do you feel that by disengaging from skids, you're sending them the message that they won? Do you feel that you're sending BM the message that she's winning? read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 28 2009 11:39 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Update- Marriage Crisis is a deeper problem

We've had many tough talks, and DH is coming around ever so slowly. But I think he finally realized that it wasn't my fault or even had all to do with me. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 3:52 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

What a difference a DATE makes....

It was hard to organize. SD asked to spend the night at a friend's. So I asked DH if he would like me to see if my mom could keep BD overnight and she did. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 27 2009 6:53 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Why is it we can love others children, adore our own and struggle tolerating our step children?

This was a post from Mommy Precious and one of the most important, insightful things I have ever read on here. Seriously - I think Admin should make this a banner quote for a while. Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 19 2009 8:32 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

son's birthday party

Well my son t13 had a surprise party today. he was so excited. it was a good day in that respect. BF would not attend because he felt a little weird about going to my ex's MIL house. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 5:59 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Adult SDs...almost like he has "mistresses"

For all of you who deal with the adult SD issue (or maybe even a younger SD), do you ever feel like you are part of a "secret harem"? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 18 2009 8:12 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Kids that can't self sooth? Updated again!!

SS15, yes 15,is bugging the beegebez out of me today. So, DH is at work, just SS and me today, and he has come into my room asking for many things. he gets bored sooo easily, read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 19 2009 9:23 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Should I allow my BS13 and BS10 receive Christmas gifts from MIL/FIL?

My children and I haven't talked to/seen my husbands parents for over a year now but they recently asked my husband what my kids want for Christmas. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 19 2009 10:47 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Collective response to all you wonderful people regarding my last "sleeping w/BM" post

Hi all, read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 18 2009 11:52 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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