February 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

God, He's SUCH an A$$

I'm just so frustrated with the blatant imbalance between the way my DH treats the cling-on (SD10) and the way he treats BD. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 12:56 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Hi Everyone!!!! I am new to this site.I am 24 yrs old and have a SD7 and BS1! I have been reading the post's for the last few days and I think every single one of ouy are amazing Step mothers!!!!! read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 12:50 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

I HATE VDAY

I have been with DH for 3 years. In those 3 years I have gotten 2 gifts from him: a Marilyn Monroe crystal and my engagement ring. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 12:46 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Visitation ... isn't there a limit?

I'm not sure what BM is trying to accomplish. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 12:15 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Can't post a real update, but wanted to say hi

Since H knows about this site I don't feel comfortable posting details. Who knows? Maybe his other woman knows about it too and would lurk to see how things are going for her own benefit. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 11:57 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

BM Annoys The Crap Out of Me

I was just sitting here thinking about it. Maybe I shouldn't be because it pisses me off so much. All week BM told SS that he would be coming over on Saturday for her scheduled visitation. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 11:28 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Which way will it go?

So the daddy daughter dance drama is about to happen. Just like I thought. SD told us she told mommy, told us she told mommy she already had a dress etc. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 11:26 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Ex claimed our daughters' on his taxes..

Wow..I was floored by this one. I've been divorced for almost 12 years, and I have never run into a problem with filing taxes. So, this year when I efiled and got a rejection notice I was miffed. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 11:04 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Ok, I do worry about karma, but.............

This weekend is BM weekend and SS has a basketball game tonight that she has to take him too. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 10:42 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

What's next? Needing advice and suggestions

Last night, DH told me he thought our son and myself should leave. He sees me as the problem- not his lack of parenting. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 9:24 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

DH opens up about his feelings

I have been with DH for 15 years. I met him just after his divorce was final and SS was only 2. From the beginning I made it ubundantly clear to everyone that I was in no way replacing BM. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 9:02 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

OT - Teen party advice?

I don't know what the HELL I was thinking when I agreed to allow DD15(tomorrow) to have a birthday party. But it's done and the party is tomorrow. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 8:58 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

I never

Ever since i can remember i didnt have a desire to be married. I met him and he wass wonderful and on the 3rd date he says he has a kid. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 8:57 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Step-mom planning first pregnancy

We received our tax refund, and it was enough for us to finally get his reversal done! We are so excited. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 8:56 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

So the "I'm too embarrased to be seen with my parents" phase has finally invaded my SD14.

And it was too funny. SO and I had a parent/teacher conference with SS12 english/reading teacher this morning. SD14 goes to the same school as SS12. read more Read More...