January 2011 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Does anyone else begin to "withdraw" emotionally on the day of visitations?

I wake-up in the morning and my stomach is in a knot and my "oh shit" guard / radar goes up before I even open my eyes. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 07 2011 8:04 AM by Step Talk

Do You Feel Like an Outsider With Your Stepchildren?

by Ron L. Deal and Laura Petherbridge read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 19 2011 10:37 AM by Step Talk

o/t - marriage thoughts ; divorce thoughts...

Seems like a lot of people on here are getting divorces or are thinking about getting divorces. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 18 2011 8:43 PM by Step Talk

I don`t know who`s to blame

Sometimes I feel like I should`nt be upset with SS15 because he is only doing what his mother will let him get away with. Here`s an example. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 17 2011 11:58 PM by Step Talk

o/t pregnancy is pissing me off. men, you might want to skip this post

I think I have developed every pregnancy symptom one can possibly have. The latest? Hemmorhoids! Awesome! Sorry I needed to complain, and facebook isn't anonymous... Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 18 2011 11:13 AM by Step Talk

Poll: Question on dealing with Skids

Just a quick question: Do you think our need to "control situations" causes the most stress in the home? Here is my reason for asking: read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 17 2011 6:06 AM by Step Talk

BM's mother left my DH a message

So BM's mother calls my DH and tells him that he owes her money because she lent BM money to take SD10 to the doctor and to pay for SD10's school. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 17 2011 9:19 AM by Step Talk

S#!t hits the fan again....

Well, loser ss17 drops out of high school because he is a lazy, unmotivated pothead who feels sorry for himself and has a big chip on his shoulder. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 02 2011 1:30 PM by Step Talk

We just got accused of abusing SS

let me just preface this by saying that until now, i was online at my parent's house. my sister is in town so i thought we could meet up before the kids go back to school. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 02 2011 9:29 AM by Step Talk

Poll- Correlation in between "PAS" and Learning Disabilities?

I'm just doing more basic geeky research. Are any of you willing to comment on the subject with your own experiences? If you do not agree, explain why not. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jan 01 2011 8:59 AM by Step Talk

Wow! Dh can actually be a good parent! Update

Dh put it to ss yesterday. He took away ss's computer and cell phone. He also told ss that whatever po says tomorrow goes...no if ands or buts. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 7:43 PM by Step Talk

Birthday Plans

So, SD7 is turning into SD8 in March. Her birthday is the day before mine. Super fun, right? read more Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 1:56 PM by Step Talk

Bad News for Deadbeats on Foodstamps

Long story with source below. Basically, some states including Michigan and Kentucky are looking at doing random drug tests for people who receive government aid such as food stamps. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 2:39 PM by Step Talk

Bratty Little SD5

My SD5 has to work on some of her brat issues. This weekend it was ignoring me when I was giving her direction and then once being corrected to covers her ears and closes her eyes. Lovely. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 11:00 AM by Step Talk

" The Weekend " update ( I'm Alive )

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Published Mon, Jan 24 2011 7:01 AM by Step Talk

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