October 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

College Tuition

I guess I still don't understand..... My child support agreement was filed in Dupage County, Illinois. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 03 2010 11:08 AM by Step Talk

Anxiety and dread start a week before she gets here.

I have 2 good weeks a month. Each inital week right after SD's EOWE visit. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 03 2010 12:23 AM by Step Talk

Petty I know but....

My YSS is 17 and completing his Eagle Scout requirement project. Now I am the one for the past 6 yrs who has been sewing on badges and helping him get to places. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 02 2010 7:51 PM by Step Talk

Totally O/T SOOO proud of ss13!!

SS13 had try outs last night for all county band (junior high). Results were announced at school today he and DH just came in the door grinning like fools. HE MADE IT!! Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 20 2010 12:15 PM by Step Talk

Help. Choose between spouse and kids?

We have 6 adult children. 3 mine, 3 his. My adult (26) step daughter and her husband are living with us. they're supposed to pay $250mo rent. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 21 2010 1:30 PM by Step Talk

Will I ever be able to stand having them in my home?

SD13 and SD16 used to live with their mother and visited us every other weekend. I didn't much mind them then. In fact, I had a pretty good relationship with them then. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 21 2010 6:11 PM by Step Talk

The best response

I was searching for an answer about what happens when a man needs to chose between his wife and adult children. I wanted to share with everyone. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 23 2010 2:42 PM by Step Talk

Roller Coaster

So very glad this week is over! After being jilted out of a "date night" with DH on Wednesday due to BM sucking at life, we designated tonight as the make up date night. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 22 2010 12:06 PM by Step Talk

Guess I Was Wrong?

Guess I spoke too soon about developing peace ... read more Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 22 2010 11:20 AM by Step Talk

Losing Pieces of Myself

I am only 25 years old. Since I was 21 I have been helping my common law husband raise his (now 8 years old) son. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 22 2010 2:14 PM by Step Talk

Help I am about to lose it!!!!! GRRRRRRR

Lets see where to start or even what to say first. My husband has had primary custody of both his kids since the divorce, he has always let the girls choose where they want to live. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 23 2010 8:06 AM by Step Talk

Therapy? Counseling?

Ok three posts here in three days. I have to tell u I'm learning a lot. Told my best friend last night that I found this place and u all understand me and I think i can do this disengagement thing. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 23 2010 8:06 AM by Step Talk

third party in communications and visitation

My stepdaughter's biomother came on the scene (i feel like im on the stage of the jerry springer show) four months ago after three years of no contact. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 23 2010 7:57 PM by Step Talk

The little brat told me no...

I work 3rd shift and get home around 5:15am at which point I watch a little TV and wind down before bed. This is also the only time I have to enjoy peace in my home when SD is here. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 23 2010 9:15 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

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