December 2009 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Mid morning traffic report...

Lets go back in time to 1987. (21 years ago) It's a normal sunny day. A young man is in the work force learning the trade of being a machinist. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 8:38 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Basketball Game

SD14 had a basketball game yesterday. She did not tell us about it. She hung up the basketball schedule for the away games which does not start until next week. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 7:57 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Completely floored right now . . .

I am completely floored. It is our 2nd wedding anniversary on Friday and we are supposed to pick up SS16 for our scheduled weekend with him. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 11:36 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Has anyone else read this article in Time magazine about helicopter parents? http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1940395-3,00.html . Crayon this one is right up your alley, girl. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 12:39 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

I am torn on what to do?!

I don't want them to live with me, I love them, but I don't want them here. I don't know why, SS12 is actually behaving now, but I fear this is just the calm before the storm. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 5:48 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

OT,but relevant-Verbal Abuse,maybe you are not crazy after all..

I am posting this link and the some of text from the site because it in may be helpful to people who may not recognize the methods abusers will use. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 7:11 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

OFP hearing which I'll be at, but not at if you know what I mean

I should have brought a book. I'm reasonably sure they're not going to let me into the hearing. Really, it may be better that I can't go in. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 6:33 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

SD16.5 phoned us yesterday. I spoke with BM.....

DH’s BD16.5 was convicted of Disorderedly Conduct Monday for beating up a girl back in the summer. We asked her if she felt remorse for what she did. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 7:12 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

the things i hate...

I'm just ganna come out and say it..i hate being a stepmom! i'm coming up on my 1 yr anniversary and i have to say i have to many regrets. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 8:49 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Gay parents, StepParents

Are there any Gay parents on this site? How does your SO/Ex deal with this? I bring this up b/c I am against Gay Marriage; the news is discussing the Law in NY today. Is it hard on the kids? Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 11:27 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Why Are You Here Poll?

For the most part, I enjoy reading about so many of your situations. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 12:08 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Playing The Bully Card

Before I was in the picture, SS learned to emotionally manipulate adults to get attention and sympathy. He doesn't have a habit of doing this with me, because he gets no results. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 1:58 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Okay, I gotta say it...........

I hate that some choose to "knickname" their step kids. Crayon, honey, you know I love you.......I ALWAYS tell everyone how much I do, and that you are in a spot, etc. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 7:20 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Christmas Memories of SS

SS is 17 now and we'll be lucky to see him for a few hours on Christmas Day. It makes me a little sad, so I started thinking about all the wonderful memories I have of our Christmases past. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 9:29 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Poll: Which of you do not have Bio Children?

As a SM without bio children, our dynamic is quite different than Stepmothers with children. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 7:15 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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