December 2009 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

No Social Life

I think I have killed our social life with my territorial issues and pain. It seems that every time we do anything with DH's friends or family they bring up his ex-girlfriend (BM). read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 3:38 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Freecycling....

I'm not sure if you're all aware, as I am not sure of the popularity of the program, but many cities / communities have a Freecycle not-for-profit. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 3:10 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

SD loses her college scholarship-booted out

Found out today,when we were trying to make flight arrangements for SD19 back to college after holidays...that she was booted out of her college scholarship. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 3:03 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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.

Try not to dwell on SD11 too much but it's building up and I'm letting it out

Just stupid ***. Stupid *** that nibbles at my last nerve. i suppose this is like a purge...I try not to indulge in that too often but sometimes..DAMN! read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 9:33 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

so much DRAMA!!!!

I am very new to blogging and this blog is great. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 9:29 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Is this the answer we have been looking for? re. NCP visitation

Ok, I have written about various problems and issues that arise when SD18 visits here - passive aggressive disrespect, blatant extortion attempts, attempted exclusion of the stepmom, rudeness to elder read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 8:08 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

He ADMITS it! I'm not alone...

Well...after another nice little heart to heart DH has once again decided that Spunky isn't the angel portrayed and that Boo is seriously on thin ice. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 7:12 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

It took all my strength to wrap SS!16 presents!!!!

Ok, so last night were (dh & I) are wrapping the kids presents my BD7 is asleep, BD14 is spending the night with a friend, and we tell SS16 to hang in room till' wer'e done. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 7:10 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

DH texted me last night

He and his other family were still opening gifts after TWO HOURS. MIL insisted that each person open one gift at a time and rotate according to age. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 5:01 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

As a Christian... I don't know, I think I hate Christmas

Why do we have to spend so much damn money on this silly holiday that has nothing to do with the Baby Jesus? He was born in the summer, not the winter. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 19 2009 6:36 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Taking personal inventory...

Most of us have picked the wrong guy in the past. Some of us continue to pick the wrong guy, unaware of what we are doing while in the midst of it all. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 19 2009 5:33 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Lobsterfied

My wife works on Saturdays and so I'm home with my step-son... cleaning the yard, the kitchen, the bedroom... I am. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 19 2009 4:34 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Feeling a tad resentful at the moment

DH just called. He's at his mommy's house. This is the weekend she hosts "the family" Christmas dinner, as the hag has done every year since forever. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 19 2009 2:29 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

I just saw a movie that was positive about stepmoms!

Has anyone seen Bonneville? I just saw it last night with my DH, on the recommendation of my MIL, of all things! The movie came out last year, and stars Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates and Joan Allen. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 19 2009 1:25 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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