September 2011 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Another update to my friend's custody battle for her grandchild

Update to: http://www.steptalk.org/node/50181 read more Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 12 2011 8:21 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

Let's hope this is not a prelude to the weekend

Met DH at SIL2's house to get the skids (I hate this one car deal) and the first thing SS5 says to me, and has said for the last two weekends in his uber snotty voice was "you're just going to make us read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 7:10 PM by Step Talk

my dillema

From what I understand, from what little my boyfriend will tell me, is that his daughter should be in jail, but he has protected her. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 9:34 PM by Step Talk

SO's a little on the clueless side...(& by a little, I mean A LOT!)

When SO & I got together, there were many instances where I was very close to leaving. Over the last couple of years, things have been great. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 11:11 AM by Step Talk

We get married on Saturday! Woot woot!!

Just had to do a little happy dance I'm wondering if BM will try to contact FDH to try to see the kids all dressed up (they're our ringbearer and flower girl)...but we'll see! Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 11:06 AM by Step Talk

continuation from Previous post... gonna lose it

First of all... I want to say thank you all. I am sorry to hear that you are all suffering from depression also, and wish you all the very best. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 14 2011 6:41 PM by Step Talk

Turning the tables...advice for a friend (BM) whose ex is not paying child support.

My friend is the BM in this situation. She has FULL custody of her daughter and the biological father has no contact (history of domestic violence). read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 6:41 AM by Step Talk

want some opinions-speaking as a bm

ok so many of you deal with the issue of not getting requested occasional extra visitation. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 14 2011 7:56 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

Update on spending time with BM's estranged family

I can't believe the SEB is related to those nice people. We went to have lunch at their home yesterday afternoon and it went very well. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 19 2011 6:05 AM by Step Talk

No Smelly = Much Nicer Life

First year of marriage is finally starting to feel honeymoon-ish. FINALLY. It took a few days, but I finally am beginning to feel comfortable at home. No Smelly has resulted in no arguing. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 14 2011 8:02 AM by Step Talk

BM comin into my home !

I just read another person story on here about BM coming into her house and standing next to her bed while she was sleeping. But I have allowed BM to come to my home a total of 3 times only! read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 9:33 AM by Step Talk

maybe i don't got it too bad after all

WOW! I created this account a few hours ago and have been looking at many of the discussions and posts. I don't know what to say. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 11:08 PM by Step Talk

Don't Want to Date DH

Not sure where to begin. It's been four weeks since I filed separation paperwork. I signed a month-to-month lease on an apartment a few weeks ago, it's not much but I don't need much. The dogs are still transiting between houses, and I'm...

Published Sun, Sep 18 2011 4:26 AM by Step Talk

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