December 2009 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

I'm so TIRED

I am so run down from dealing with BM. I mean it is always something, and I need a serious vacation from her ***. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 9:41 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

SOMEONE ENLIGHTEN ME, WHAT DOES A CHILD AND ADOLESCENCE GROUP DO EXACTLY

Can someone please explain this to me. BM has cancelled two meetings with them for SS5 and then told his teacher [she has it taken care of] when she was asked about the meetings read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 8:51 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

A little token of inspiration...

Someone sent this to me a long time ago. I had filed it away for safekeeping but had forgotten about it. Perfect day to find it. **************************************************************** read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 12:38 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

What's that sound? Ahhh, the blessed sound of silence.

I have SD10 VERY full time. Her mom lives out of country so there's virtually no visitation. Which means that it's harder to get the much needed occassional break. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 3:49 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

We had court on Friday....and lost.

I've been so emotional I haven't been able to post this weekend. We had petitioned the court for a set placement schedule that was consistent and stable for the skids 9 and 12. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 4:40 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

OMG! I Can't Believe This!!!

Let me start out by saying that Bm has a new boyfriend. She's been spending ALL of the weekends that ss is at her house either going to the boyfriend's house or he's been at her house. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 7:54 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

SD24 From Hell

So, last night...out of the blue, for no apparent reason, DH gets the following 8 (EIGHT) texts in a span of 12 minutes: read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 5:48 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Christmas Card Poll

There is another thing that has always bugged me about Christmas cards, and I want to see how other people handle it. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 9:24 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Advice on Christmas cards?

I love those cute photo Christmas cards and enjoy getting them from folks and have gotten many this year. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 9:10 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

YAY!!! Guilt parenting Disney Dad is back in time for Christmas! YAY!!!!

Wow...a post that has nothing to do with step-demon (sd14), who has actually been okay this time around. This has to do with her idiot father, my DH (which today stands for DumbsHit). read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 10:22 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

A description of roles perhaps...

I am not the enemy of your child. I did not destroy your previous marriage. I did not make life altering decisions for you. I am not the enemy of your ex wife. I am not the enemy of your mother. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 10:57 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

DH Spent $300 (not the $400) on SS16's Xmas Present - Idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SS16 was charged with felony marijuana possession just recently. His case was pleaded down to misdemeanor/probation. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 12:28 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Where do your "issues" with skids come from that cause you to disengage?

i ask because ss and i get along really well. he is almost 5. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 3:24 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Is it me or would you be pissed?

Ok, we don't have the kids all this week until Saturday the 26th but then we get them on the 26th for 8 days and we are going to Chicago together. Great big family vaation (eye roll). read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 3:51 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

NO GIFTS from me for adult SDs!!

I cannot respond to blogs from work (forbidden), but I do read them, and I know several of us with adult SK issues were debating this at some point. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 9:32 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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