May 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Hmmmm.....surprise visitor

I was feeling blue still, but better since stopping the anti-depressant that apparently I didn't really need to take after all. BS15 got off the bus, came inside and said, "SD's here." read more Read More...

Published Thu, May 27 2010 4:03 PM by Step Talk

Now I know why I do this!

I feel like celebrating! I've had one of those rare nights with my extended family where I really feel connected to them. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 2:59 AM by Step Talk

Feelings for SD

When I first met 4yo SD I thought she was the sweetest, most adorable little thing, and she was "mommy starved" (BM chose to go off and "do her own thing" for over 6 months at a time during SD's early read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 8:16 AM by Step Talk

Tired of being the Checkbook for SD...LONG rant!!

I'm pissed off at the SD and she hasn't actually asked for money yet...I figure it's a matter of time, or she'll guilt DH enough that he'll just offer it and then she can pretend that wasn't her origi read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 9:34 AM by Step Talk

Natural alternatives to anti-depressants

Does anyone know any NATURAL alternatives to anti-depressants? I was on Zoloft but got so tired of the side effects. I am looking for a natural course of action. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 12:44 PM by Step Talk

DH is threatend by my realtionship with SD

It's been at the back of my mind. I think my DH is threatened by me building a relationship with SD11. I've known SD for about five years and we get along, it' a polite but a cold relationship. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 4:53 PM by Step Talk

Feeling Helpless and Guilty

I've been with DH for more than 9 years and have known my step kids (ss11, sd12, sd14) since ss11 was in diapers. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 7:29 PM by Step Talk

SS making own arrangements

SS did not move yesterday, his father made him make his own arrangements to get his stuff moved. I had not seen SS since Wednesday and he reappeared last night after midnight. read more Read More...

Published Sat, May 29 2010 7:21 AM by Step Talk

please send advice

can anyone help me? read more Read More...

Published Sat, May 29 2010 11:22 AM by Step Talk

OT relationship is over

We have decided to call it quits and believe it or not it has nothing to do with the kids. Kind of a complete misunderstanding but I think he was just fishing for a reason and he got it. read more Read More...

Published Sat, May 29 2010 4:46 PM by Step Talk

Do we ignor her and let SD see what she's like or do we write to her to try reason with her ? help please

I told ss the truth, the bottom line truth

He is 18 but still in high school, H pays cs for one more year. He was hinting about sleeping over and spending the summer ( like he was some kid or something) and I just told him the truth. read more Read More...

Published Sun, May 30 2010 4:39 AM by Step Talk

Better as a Single Parent?

My DH once told me that he believes he is a better parent as a single parent and I would tend to agree, although probably not for the same reasons. read more Read More...

Published Sun, May 30 2010 10:29 AM by Step Talk

Would you marry a single parent?

If you had it to do all over again, would you marry someone who still has dependent children from a previous relationship? read more Read More...

Published Sun, May 30 2010 11:06 AM by Step Talk

We took the kid to tour the Princeton campus today. Just to drive home the message of what he gave up to play video games.

It really was a great day though. Nice drive, a pleasant walk through a beautiful campus. read more Read More...

Published Sun, May 30 2010 9:32 PM by Step Talk

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