December 2009 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Breakthrough

We may be getting somewhere. FH, DD14 and I had a family meeting last night to discuss her inability to get to school on time (or at all) and how we can help her achieve this goal. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 6:28 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Adult SD issues prompt therapy

As many of you know I've posted about my adult step daughter issues recently (in forums under adult stepchild issues; "entitled SD" and "How do I detach". read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 10:51 AM 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.

help im ready for divorce!

I am a stepmother of 7 kids.I only have a problem with 1.The 6 year old boy has caused problems since day 1.Me and my husband argue all the time about him.It is tearing us apart. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 9:04 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.

Celebrate!!!

BM flew out today!!! We live in Texas and she left fir Minnesota with no return date planned!!! So good for us, but SS4 turns 5 next week. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 12:37 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Where do you draw that line?

I think that so many of our stepfamily problems are because there are no clear lines drawn. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 10:58 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Where to go from here??

I have 3 adult stepchildren in their 30s. Things have not been easy, but my relationship with 2 of them is at least civil. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 8:59 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Back in the day....

If you didn't go to school, didin’t your homework or beat up someone, not only did you get in trouble with the teachers, your parents, grandparents and the law- but the neighbors discipline you too. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 05 2009 9:49 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Christmas traditions.... which 'family'?

Ya know, we all go through such highs and lows sometimes. I went through a low being alone on Thanksgiving, I am much better now. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 10:27 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Here we go again.......grrrrrrrrrr

MM asked where your "line" was with your marriage??? I didn't respond, but I think I'm getting pretty damn close to mine.... read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 10:10 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Can't stand my inlaws...

Well our schedulling delima is worse...the fuckers decided that they need to have the family reunion start at 10 am instead of 2pm until when ever on the 27th...so its like sorry dear two year old you read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 8:33 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

One week to go...

One week to go until SD turns 18. Its not so much her leaving that I will be silently rejoicing about. It is the end of an era...the BM's rein of terror will be over. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 9:07 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

It's me!

After my first blog on this site ealier today, I felt stronger. The comments and the understanding from people made me feel like I am not alone. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 12:03 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Copays and BM and Proving contempt.

So we get an email from our attorney saying we still owe BM 165.00 for copays. These range from July to December. Divorce papers say BM has 10 days. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 06 2009 12:17 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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