December 2009 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

I let the clouds roll in... and the rain did fall..

I looked around desperate for an umbrella when I should have just learned to let it splash all over me. My head is clearer immersed in the middle of the storm. I set a boundary. A big one. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 15 2009 3:18 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

I can't recall feeling this way before

I can't recall wondering how in the hell my DH is related to these people like this before. It's gone on too long. His family is set in hate, like a hand print in concrete. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 27 2009 5:07 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Another mission

After the christmas gift debacle I'm on a mission... Objective: Let SD and her lack of enthusiasm for anything in life just roll off my mind.For Real. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 28 2009 4:43 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Sick of seeing him get his feelings hurt... A little bit of a rant...

So, Christmas was good. Everyone got gifts they loved and everyone was greatful. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 27 2009 8:50 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

So what should I be called?

I have a ss7 and ss8 who I have been living with and full time mothering for over 3 years. Their BM left them for about a year when they were 2 and 3. They live with BF and I full time. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 18 2009 7:56 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.

SS14 MISBEHAVES THEN GETS TO PLAY VIDEO GAMES??

I DON'T UNDERSTAND....SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME OUT HERE, I'M O.K. WITH HEARING THAT I'M CRAZY OR BEING TOO SENSITIVE....MY 14 YEAR OLD SS COULDN'T HATE ME ANYMORE THAN HE read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 6:56 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Did any of you see 60 Minutes with Alec Baldwin?

He discussed (a little) his custody case with Kim Basinger. Remember that phone call he placed to his daughter, calling her a little pig? read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 7:28 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.

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.

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's over....he's in love with someone else

And not with me. Some woman he hired. A manager under him. It's over. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 28 2009 5:27 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Random ramblings about SD16 situation

Let me put this right out front: I am glad SD16 did not come down for Christmas. I know this upsets DH, as it is the first year he did not see SD16 at all for Christmas. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 29 2009 7:33 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

i'm sorry to be a blog hog...but I'm posting this for Lotus Flower,Stick,Wicked,Jen...

And all the other stepmoms who are so highly involved with their stepchildren and truly put yourself out there for them day in and day out. Thought we could all use some inspiration today... read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 29 2009 8:08 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

For those struggling to disengage...I found this for you

In order to successfully disengage, you have to accept some realities. They are: 1.Your SKs are not your children. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 29 2009 7:53 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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