August 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Did anyone catch Dear Abby on Sunday?

It was about a stepdaughter writing in and being upset about the "new wife" (enter: evil stepmom on cue) coming between her, her maternal grandma and her father. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 11:53 AM by Step Talk

O/T: My (stupid) little teenage brother...

So my brother is 17 and has had this girlfriend for the past year or so. She may or may not be pregnant right now. We need some advice. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 11:16 AM by Step Talk

SS10's drama is killing me

So SS10 was playing video games (huge surprise) and started freaking out because he couldn't get through some part of it. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 2:48 PM by Step Talk

exloser may have a keeper...

There is hope!! My bio-daughters have met exloser's new girlffriend. I am actually glad. They seem to like her so far. That is a good sign. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Aug 14 2010 8:28 PM by Step Talk

I Would Rather Go to the Dentist (Literally)

I went for a dental check up this morning as I cracked a tooth. The receptionist was booking me in for a filling, cleaning and whitening. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 17 2010 10:22 AM by Step Talk

Disengaging is hard... So frustrated....

So I am in the process of reminding myself I am disengaging. I struggle and haven't yet figured out how to disengage when SS5 is being disrespectful yet... It bothers me to my core. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 09 2010 10:53 AM by Step Talk

Is BM the Real Problem or her New Husband?

BM moved SKs away in violation of CO...This was 3 years post divorce, she was settled in same town with DH, had a house and good job and they were 50-50 time sharing. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 09 2010 12:11 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

O/T - Anyone with experience with an elderly parent with possible Parkinson's Disease?

I just got the news from my mother an hour ago and I'm trying to keep it together. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 4:40 PM by Step Talk

Sending Stationary to BM's

So Dh and I would like to get some stationary and send it in one package to SD's at their mom's. They are 7 and 9. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 2:54 PM by Step Talk

stepmonster idea parenting is a feminist issue

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/stepmonster/200911/what-makes-stepmo... . Saw this online and wanted to post.... for other steptalkers it may apply to. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 11 2010 5:13 AM by Step Talk

"Disengaging" - Who Am I Kidding?

Pt. 4 of what is becoming a very interesting case study (so sayeth my objectivity) read more Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 12 2010 6:52 PM by Step Talk

ugh im upset

dh had his lawyer type up paperwork that him and bm agreed upon, it was all in there, but i guess when there is a custody case, there are extra stuff, like who gets to claim the child on taxes every y read more Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 12 2010 11:39 AM by Step Talk

O/T Has anyone seen the movie Julie and Julia?

I love the movie, although SO would find it too "chick flick" for his tastes. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 12 2010 9:16 AM by Step Talk

New member dropping by to say 'hi'.

Hey everyone, i have been lurking on this site for quite some time,and decided to finally take the plunge by creating a membership. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 12 2010 9:59 AM by Step Talk

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