August 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Good weekend

I've been working a lot since May. I'm having my tonsils removed on Tuesday because I had strep in December, April, and May, and then again, last week. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 08 2010 9:58 PM by Step Talk

Has anyone else noticed this?

There appear to be frequent, short posts by random people who have just become new members. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 09 2010 6:34 AM by Step Talk

are you or do you know of someone who is in a situation like this......

married to someone who has a child. He gave the child up for adoption to the bio Mothers husband. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 09 2010 7:40 AM by Step Talk

Yikes! "Adult" SS is living with us part time now.

Well, I was hoping to establish some boundaries BEFORE my SS18 moved back in with my family but I guess it's too late now. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 09 2010 10:22 AM by Step Talk

Is anyone else surrounded by bums? my not so nice rant

I am going to rant and rave a bit here, .... DH has a friend (32) that he has known since HS, that is hardly a step above no good bum. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 09 2010 12:23 PM by Step Talk

Jesse James porn star ex has more custody than FDH!!

I'm a total tabloid junkie,and I was just checking out the latest on TMZ. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 09 2010 2:00 PM by Step Talk

New Stepmom, looking for advice with 8yr old boy...

I am hoping to get some advice. I am not married yet but will be in 2 months. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 09 2010 5:02 PM by Step Talk

SS35's 13th wedding anniversary today and I am so proud

Today was my stepson35's 13th wedding anniversary. It makes me feel very proud (and old) that they have been together for 13 years. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 2:32 AM by Step Talk

It's a long road

It’s a long road….. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 7:10 AM by Step Talk

FDH under alot of stress we get into a fight he almost hit me

FDH is under alot of stress we get into a fight because I tell him I am not his kids maid and he almost lost it with me. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 7:38 AM by Step Talk

Thoughts on Gradually Increasing, Long Distance Visitation Plan for 6 yr old????

I have looked and looked and our state doesn't have any 'standards' for visitation that I can find. It looks like if parents don't agree, they go to a mediator. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 10:39 AM by Step Talk

Something for me: I joined Weight Watchers

Something Princess said Friday night really got to me... it made me realize I spend too much time doing things for others, which is pointless, since obviously it goes unappreciated. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 9:52 AM by Step Talk

Open House last night

So DH and I went, saw BM and SD's there. We hugged SD's while BM was in line filling out her background check. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 11:16 AM by Step Talk

The Amazing and Weird

Fh has been incredibly happy lately with how he is handling his life. All of the hard times that we got through are paying off – or will sometime soon – we hope. Tons of showings on his house. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 12:04 PM by Step Talk

When Disengaging seems to Backfire.

I disengage, I have to, to keep my sanity. I think we all come here to let off some steam but to ultimately find better ways of dealing with our step family dynamic. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 12:49 PM by Step Talk

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