October 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Need to vent about the week/weekend

First off, these are pretty insignificant gripes compared to some other posters and I feel pretty lame for even complaining when some have it so rough. I should be thanking my lucky starts. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 23 2010 7:23 PM by Step Talk

I dread...

the knock on the door tomorrow at 9AM when SS5 is dropped off. dealing with SS5 Stepdad. the 10 minutes it takes for SS5 to climb into car & put on seatbelt (& another 10 minutes to climb out.) read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 4:28 AM by Step Talk

How do I fake it?

Ladies, I know many of you live in the 'fake it til you make it' world. I need to know how you 'fake it' to a child that gives you the heebie jeebies. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 8:53 AM by Step Talk

Stepdads here??

Curious if there are any evil or fantastic stepdads here and your perspectives. To be fair, am I just one of those evil step moms who thinks her kids are perfect (they're not) while yours stink? read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 10:47 AM by Step Talk

Another angry weekend with the SS11

I took good advise last week and took all of SS11's stuff away until his behavior rallied. I set down new rules and new consequences with it. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 12:06 PM by Step Talk

Dissengaged and DH "expects" me to initiate conversation with SD9, big fight today!

My 18 y/o son had wisdom teeth out so HD is a little jeolous that i am taking care of him. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 2:55 PM by Step Talk

PM's regarding Dani

Hi All, How is everyone doing in this crazy place called step parenting. Over the last few months I have sent 2nd wives of my friends to this site hoping that this place will help them. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 3:52 PM by Step Talk

Sadness and Legalities

It makes me so sad to see the sadness on SO's face as he is increasingly unsuccessful in trying to see his children. The two older boys have been PAS'd and the young girl is held hostage by her BM. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 6:04 PM by Step Talk

Puberty Sucks

SS11 woke up in a FOUL mood this morning and has been whinging and crying over silly little things all day. SS9 was the same about a week ago. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 7:00 PM by Step Talk

Wish I was a guy...this one is meant to be funny

This was inspired by a Walmart greeter at the store near my house. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 9:03 PM by Step Talk

Talked to husband about his touchyfeely daughter

First he looked at me like i was nuts.then he thought about it and said 'well ash i hadnt thought of it until you mentioned it but i bet she does the same thing with her moms boyfriend just based on s read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 5:11 AM by Step Talk

SIL asked step-MIL to leave

Well SIL called DH the other night and said that she was so angry she could spit at step-MIL. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 5:42 AM by Step Talk

Do we really have to deal with this for the next 9 years??????

OMG, I hate BM!!! She is such a ***! My SO asked her to give us a 15 minute notice before showing up at our house and that sent her over the edge! Really?? Is that too much to ask for? read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 6:41 AM by Step Talk

Question on respect

I had a friend's daughter over on Saturday evening and when she was getting ready to leave she started yelling at her mom. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 7:43 AM by Step Talk

Disapointed in FH and FSS12

I bit my tongue all weekend and it was very difficult for me. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 9:06 AM by Step Talk

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