December 2009 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

BM kept SD10 home from school because she didn't have any money?!

Yesterday was SD10's Santa Shop at the school. That's where they can buy inexpensive gifts for their family members for Christmas. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 11 2009 5:37 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

I thought this was funny

We got SD8 from her mom's today. She duly informed us that her stepdad over there put a new punishment into play. He tended to be kinda over the top, so this was good. He created a naughty chair. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 11 2009 7:28 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

OH Contacting a lawyer & thinking about playing his trump card

OH & I had a chat last night & he's setting up a meeting for the new year to get the wheels moving with regards to his divorce (yay!) He was also talking about the house that BM is still living in bu read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 11 2009 7:59 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Have you ever asked your DH who won't discipline his entitlement monster what is his ultimate GOAL is in raising the child?

I had an ah-ha moment the day I did this. When I pressed and just flat out said what is it that you think about and want for your daugther every day when you try to handle her problems? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 11 2009 8:57 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Can anyone help me change my processing of this situation?

Since my SD 17 has moved out...it will be 3 weeks this Sunday, I have been watching my DH's communications with her. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 11 2009 11:53 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

My DH thinks I'm selfish . . .

My DH thinks I'm selfish. We have had a lot of issues re SS16 and lately we have been having many discussions. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 11 2009 12:05 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

This weekend Im not going over to BFs house- Advice please?

Had a talk with bf last night, about the way SD treats me. I told him I didnt know what I was going to do this weekend. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 11 2009 3:47 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

So bizzare

I seriously feel like I am living in the twilight zone or some alternate universe where I am the only human and everyone around me is an alien trying to get me to believe that I am an alien too? read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 12 2009 5:51 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

What would you have said?

BS/SS ( both under 6) and me and hubby are riding in the car, somehow the subject of speeding comes up. SS: Speed and we can get home fast BS: We can't speed because you'll go to jail! read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 12 2009 4:33 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Emails between DH and BM about Chrismas...What could we have done better or different?

Just to catch you up to speed. BM has the kids for Christmas. Asked if we wanted them at some point. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 13 2009 12:41 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

In typical fashion

MSD (25) called DH 3 weeks ago to say she loves him and is willing to end her war with me. Note: It's her war. I've simply been privvy to years of entitlement-rich, bratilicious behavior. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 13 2009 6:37 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

What Do I do?

BS7 can be a handful at times. Ok, most of the time. So natrually we all have to be more strict when dealing with him. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 14 2009 7:53 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Had an adult night out, communicated about communication go figure.

I told my DH that I think our communication patterns have deteriorated over the past couple of years and we only know two modes, 'everything's ok' or 'I'm mad as hell'. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 14 2009 9:30 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

New Stepmom struggling

Hi everyone, I am new to this site and actually found it by accident this morning while searching for something else related to, "step parenting." I have been in a relationship for a little over 2 read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 14 2009 10:03 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Il's still friends with bm...need advice

ok im really struggling with this. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 14 2009 12:44 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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