January 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Started talking

We talked last night for the first time but really just ended up arguing. He's not moving back as I've not agreed to that without counselling. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 9:47 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Hi I've decided to turn my comments in a blog. I'm new to this but from reading what others have written don't feel so alone. By writing a blog I feel I will have a place to let out my feelings. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 9:44 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Single Mothers - Are they victims of a cruel world?

My DW(25) seems to be often depressed that she hasn't had the opportunities she'd wanted in life ever since her two kids came along when she was 20. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 8:51 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Breaking Away

I finally put my foot down, and told H that we need to separate. For a while. I'm selling the house, and will be moving out to live with my dad. This is probably the hardest thing I've done. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 8:31 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Opinions Please... Do you need to be in on every conversation your skids have with their father?

I can understand that uncomfortable feeling that comes with SO having private conversations with his daughter IF there's a chance he'll make plans without your input or offer money. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 7:15 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

SM and BM parenting.....

The other blog just got too long for me to follow..LOL...ok, so hypothetically, what does a SM do if she truly feels that the BM is not parenting properly....and I don't mean little things, I mean, nu read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 7:04 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Mother in Law

MIL came to visit at the end of December and will leave at the end of this month. FH and I paid for her ticket, coat, gloves, shoes, and everything else. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 7:02 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

OT: Does DH want me to NOT care about him?

My DH is one of those people who absolutely cannot "commit" to another person in a truly meaningful, full way. I've accepted this about him, even if it often means we live parallel lives. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 6:38 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Oh Tortoise....you aren't as clever as you think.

Mr. Tortoise thinks he's slick! Welp, we have his number. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 6:34 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Where Did SD's Get The Idea???

I'm curious where my grown SD's got the idea that they are entitled to our money, or that their father is the eternal bank account. It's not from what they've ever seen. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 6:31 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

It is going to be a long morning

Just venting.....DH went to a client this morning, which means I am in charge of Nip. This happens once or twice a week. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 5:53 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Grief

I am still struggling with grieving the marriage, the man I thought I had married. He is cold and distant, civil. Gives and accepts hugs highly intentionally, not emotionally or convincingly. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 5:37 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Snow days! (mainly OT but gets to the point in the end!)

So, the UK is pretty much covered in snow at the moment, and as we so rarely get much more than a sprinkling everything is grinding to a halt as we can't cope. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 4:06 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

correcting SD when shes doing wrong?

My husband works from 5am to almost 6pm most days so when SD is here she is in my care most of the time. She is not disciplined at BM house. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 06 2010 8:45 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Vindication

Well...sort of. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 06 2010 8:41 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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