August 2011 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Our Beginning

I have known my new husband for a few years. We met while working together. We struck up a nice little pattern of casual conversation and hugs whenever we would see each other. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 14 2011 2:31 PM by Step Talk

SO is parenting once again

After struggling to maintain his 'parent' persona, and slipping into 'guilty daddy' mode a couple of times this week - he regained the title, and my utmost respect, today read more Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 14 2011 4:13 PM by Step Talk

Body Products and SDs, what do you do?

Am I the only one who has to pack every single bathroom item, body product and take it to the bedroom when SDs visit? I find it extremely exhausting. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 14 2011 6:06 PM by Step Talk

My son is sarcastic to his 13 year old step daughter

He married the girl's mother two years ago, has been with them since the girl was 7. About 5 years now. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 14 2011 8:44 PM by Step Talk

I've seen so many blogs and complaints about the tasteless responses some members have been posting lately. Listen up ladies and gents...we may never meet, but we all have something in common. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 14 2011 10:24 PM by Step Talk

What battles to pick? My Lightbulb moment

I have wanted to post something about my DH, but I am not always sure that its worth it these days. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 2:08 AM by Step Talk

Sleepover at 7

Last night BM sent DH an email to INFORM him that SD who is only 7, was on a sleepover at her friend's house next door. I have two problems with this: read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 5:42 AM by Step Talk

err..

and so they arrive, and youngest skid12 tries to break a rule within 5 minutes..and daddy "forgot" when he told him yes and I had to remind that it wasnt allowed. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 6:12 AM by Step Talk

Sigh, yet another issue comes up

OK, SD18 is starting college at my alma mater this month. Next month is "family day," and DH wants to take our two BDs ages 8 and 5. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 7:43 AM by Step Talk

Advice on getting her to sign the quitclaim deed??

BM and FDH signed a loan together for his house back in 2007. Even when they were together, FDH made all the payments. They only lived together for a few months in that home, and she moved out. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 8:45 AM by Step Talk

new school year, new teacher, should i give her the 411 about BM?

my ss6 is going into 2nd grade, he has a new teacher. For k and 1st grade he has had the same teacher and thankfully she was very in tune with our home life. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 9:34 AM by Step Talk

BM Moving Too Close for Comfort

Why do I care about any of this....

Why do I care if he showers? Why do I care if he brushes his teeth? Why do I care if he fails school? Why do I care if he lies? Why do I care that he leaves his dishes throughout the house? read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 12:13 PM by Step Talk

I need HELP with my youngest step daughter!!!!

Help!! Okay my youngest step daughter is 6 and she acts like she is 1! read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 11:28 AM by Step Talk

How did I get to be the bad guy here..?? - VENTING -

OK so as some of you have read, we have the skids every weekend through the end of this month. Last weekend, my BS9 went to stay with his grandma... read more Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 3:53 PM by Step Talk

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