December 2011 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Contact has been made, I called it, Christmas must be coming!!Warning...LONGGGGGGG!!!!!!!

I have just been lurking for a while, no drama here because there has been ZERO contact with SD since last March. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 04 2011 12:16 PM by Step Talk

"When you have kids of your own, you can tell me how to parent."

We have officially hit a huge low point in our (for lack of a better word) relationship with BM and her DH. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 04 2011 11:48 AM by Step Talk

Today's "fun"

1. SS7 cannot (does not? will not?) listen to or remember instructions on anything that doesn't have to do with a video game. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 04 2011 3:05 PM by Step Talk

Great News and Bad News! Need to calm down

So to start off with the good news...Im pregnant with my first child. It will be the second for DH. I'm so happy that this is happening for me and him. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 04 2011 4:29 PM by Step Talk

DH finally realized Skids need counseling...in your experience does this help?

While at work yesterday I guess my husband had the opportunity to think about skids and what BM has done to them. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 04 2011 5:58 AM by Step Talk

step son cruel to my cat what do i do??

PTSD as it relates to volatile Skids and hostile Custodial Parents

I have recently reached a point in my day-to-day life that whenever SD16, SD13, psycho BM or her criminal husbands name are mentioned, I internally and physically cringe and emotionally shut down. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 03 2011 5:03 AM by Step Talk

SD17's "BFF" is 10

My SD17 has had this "bff" for years. She is almost 18 years old, and her "bff" just turned 10! i have a huge problem with this for a few reasons. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 03 2011 8:23 PM by Step Talk

Lying ass snitch

How is it that my Hubby believes his lying ass daughter when it so clear that she is full of shit? 3 of the girls(bd14, sd15, and bd16) and I were watching a show on tv. It was on Netflix. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 03 2011 8:04 PM by Step Talk

BM didn't know SS had dialed us and the answering machine recorded her rant!

So DH gets a missed call from BM's house. He calls back and ss10 says ss7 was fighting with BM and she told him she was sending him to live with his Dad. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 03 2011 5:59 PM by Step Talk

I never noticed this before

This is an "our daddy" and "our mommy" subject that I've seen other people discuss before and something that I've never noticed, but surprisingly DH did. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 03 2011 4:20 PM by Step Talk

Update: Upcoming Show Cause Hearing - Contempt of Court Order

Well, this has been a stressful week for DH. BM is under what is called a contempt court order. Meaning she has to follow the court order or go to jail for 30 days. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 03 2011 7:48 AM by Step Talk

Need guidance and some feedback

DH and I are moving out of state for work. At this time, SD18 is not allowed in any house I live in. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 02 2011 8:23 PM by Step Talk

Stomach Ulcer - Happy Birthday to Me!!

Well the doctor confirmed yesterday (happy 43rd birthday to me) that I have several ulcers in my stomach. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 03 2011 2:49 PM by Step Talk

O/T Boosting self esteem...

What do you girls do to boost your self esteem and self confidence when the going gets rough and you have very little support from others? I am at a very low point with myself. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 03 2011 7:20 AM by Step Talk

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