September 2011 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

So, DH's first wife was killed by a drunk driver when she was 8 1/2 months pregnant.....

DH was also in the car, and injured pretty badly (thrown about 100 feet). This was 1995. This was to be their first child. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 9:21 AM by Step Talk

For BMs who "receive" CS...what's your take on it?

1. What amount is "appropriate" to take care of a child per month? 2. What does the CS amount cover? 3. What is the intent of CS? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 6:27 AM by Step Talk

My plans are always pushed aside! Or “forgotten”

Okay so since June I had made plans to have a slumber party for SD9’d birthday on Oct. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 19 2011 9:58 AM by Step Talk

I feel like someone needs to talk me off the edge.

So my husband got a letter the other day from child support enforcement saying he is $700.00 behind in child support for August and September. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 26 2011 4:49 PM by Step Talk

So I finally feel like I am not the only one....

So I finally feel like I am not the only one banging my head on random stationary objects to relieve the everyday "CRAP" that Step-parents deal with. Thank you. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 26 2011 3:57 PM by Step Talk

Reaching my limit

I am disgusted and angry. Because of the doctor prescribed soft diet and laxatives, Ss had an accident in his bed. I was disgusted. Of course, he was embarrassed. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 28 2011 9:30 AM by Step Talk

O/T did anyone see Dr. Phil interview Casey Anthony's parents?

I was watching Dr. Phil earlier because I wanted to watch him interview George & Cindy Anthony. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 10:56 AM by Step Talk

finance q's - saw the Lawyer

Ok so we met with the lawyer today and for those who asked here's the answers to some of the questions. SM Income: read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 12:58 PM by Step Talk

This may be the U-turn of life

In our last episode, I was a nervous wreck about the younger 2 skids and my infrequent dealings with them. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 2:26 PM by Step Talk

OT: NOT Proudly South African

I departed O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg at 20h30 on 31 August 2011 bound for Terminal 3 at London Heathrow. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 14 2011 12:29 AM by Step Talk

For Your Reading "Pleasure"

Two Years Ago Yesterday. . . The Homecooked Meal that was the "final straw" in the PASout: read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 6:20 AM by Step Talk

Things are settled outside of court...

Well at 4:15 last night, the lawyers started calling...Apparently neither side was prepared for court. DH was after spending the whole weekend on it. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 6:38 AM by Step Talk

Interesting article in WSJ on Second Marriages

Thought some of you would like to read the new stats on second marriages and the median length. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 21 2011 8:24 AM by Step Talk

So whats your view on this diagnosis, my opinion is that it is one of those I don't know whats wrong with the kid other than it's just strange and we need to give it a name other than nerd...Like when read more Read More...

Published Sat, Sep 24 2011 3:30 PM by Step Talk

Situation is out of control... need advice

I don't know where to start, but its been a long history... I have been married for 22 years and have 2 S.S. and 7 SG. My only Bio D. died of a liver disease in the year 2000. I feel me and my Husband have a great time together. the problem I have...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2011 2:43 PM by Step Talk

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