March 2011 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Is disengagement causing some of our problems?

I have disengaged with SD years ago. I don’t even look at her, I never have a conversation with her. I have zero physical contact with her, no hugs, nothing. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 08 2011 10:54 AM by Step Talk

Forgot to Mention. . .The Guilty Daddy Mantra Came Out

Last night. . . Godsgift: "We're the adults here and they're JUST CHILDREN" read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 10 2011 9:54 AM by Step Talk

Am I wrong? Am I overthinking it?

SS11 is leaving today to go to BM's for spring break (thank goodness). DH is out of town until late Thursday for work (again). He left Sunday so it's my job to get SS on the plane. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 15 2011 6:30 AM by Step Talk

DH's Birthday today - should I bring up my gripes? or wait..

Same old issues are coming up with SD16. We have been over these things many times and told her last time that if it didnt change then she would lose her allowance. The list I made today included:- read more Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 15 2011 3:04 AM by Step Talk

Reality check curtesy of Papa

Picture the scene: SS11 and SD16 arrive back from 5 days with BM during half term. SD16 says she wanted to go swimming at the local pool. It did not happen. BM has a week off work. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 14 2011 10:13 AM by Step Talk

Chronicles of a Mad Woman: Part 2

January 15, 2011 read more Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 14 2011 9:50 AM by Step Talk

Step kids full time?? Anybody??

I read alot of posts and alot of people only see their step kids part time. Boy how I wish! Unfortunately thats not the case with us. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 16 2011 7:11 AM by Step Talk

I am your childrens other mom ..... And I love them

This letter dear BM will never reach you, I have written this so many times in my head. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 16 2011 2:14 AM by Step Talk

Ahh...Four days into 18....lol

You know...I knew something would occur once she turned 18, I just wasn't sure what, when, and where lol. Well I got a glimpse just a few minutes ago. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 24 2011 2:35 PM by Step Talk

You won't believe what DH said to me last night!

DH and I were discussing SD's 18th birthday. Evidently he told our two BDs (behind my back) that they would drive to SD's town (an hour away) and take her to dinner. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 14 2011 4:10 AM by Step Talk

It is my "on" weekend and Ive got a drink in my hand to cope!

Just got done having a two our discussion (That we have had pointless times before)about the my stepson not following the rules in my home, smothering my baby with dirty hands, tension that seems to b read more Read More...

Published Sat, Mar 26 2011 12:14 AM by Step Talk

BM is a moron

Just found out my SS14 was out on a school night driving around with people that just got there licence until 11pm.... read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 31 2011 10:54 PM by Step Talk

SD is destroying my family, Please help.

I found this forum today and I was so relieved to find that I was not alone in the problems I am having with my stepdaughter. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 16 2011 8:39 PM by Step Talk

WTF - BM is all OVER the place.....

We contacted BM to see if she wanted to see SS6 for spring break (I know, no contact is better, but we were tired of waiting around and atty thought it would show good will on DH's part). read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 17 2011 2:00 PM by Step Talk

Its statistically proven!

It is statistically proven that most blended families don't last...go figure. I have come to my own conclusion as to why this is. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 17 2011 12:55 PM by Step Talk

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