January 2012 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Anyone else deal with a MOTY?

I have deleted my previous blogs to keep some privacy. BM is known for her obsession with online forums, so I'm always worried that she will find me. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 5:18 PM by Step Talk

Pink nail polish

So SS6 comes over today wearing pink nail polish. I would never paint my own sons nails pink especially if I knew he was going to school the next day. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 5:17 PM by Step Talk

I hope everyone is having a great weekend !! I had a nice one SD12 has been gone all weekend She spent the night with BM Friday night they had plans to pick up a friend and SD wanted to go. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 4:56 PM by Step Talk

BM's boyfriend disciplining FSS in front of SO + bathroom issues

There have been a few things going on recently with BM that seem odd to me, if not flat-out disrespectful. What do you all think? read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 4:47 PM by Step Talk

Clothing Predicament: SS2 has about 400 outfits just in his closet

BM just gave us ANOTHER GIANT BAG of clothes for SS2, presumably in response to DH blowing up and telling her he wants her out of our lives completely. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 1:25 PM by Step Talk

Oh Joy

OSD just called to wish DH a Happy New Year. Of course, he's pressing her to come for a visit. Even asked her to come with her sisters. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 12:08 PM by Step Talk

Uggg! SD grounded again :(

So last month SD15 got a very bad progress report and DH finally stepped up to the plate and grounded her. This meant I was stuck with her everyday after school. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 10:42 AM by Step Talk

whats normal for a 9yr old?

I am getting married in summer 2012 and my finance has a 9 year old daughter. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 10:31 AM by Step Talk

They hurt his feelings!

X-mas went pretty well. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 9:56 AM by Step Talk

Tired of Being DH's Second Family

As some of you know, I am 5 months pregnant with my first baby. DH and I started trying to have a baby only a few months after we got married. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 9:35 AM by Step Talk

SS15 is an idiot

I need to let of some steam. Yesterday was a boring day where we just sat around watching movies. So around 3, I announced that I was going to the laundrymat to wash clothes. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 9:05 AM by Step Talk

Deciding if a baby is the way to go...(Please give me more than the "Leave-him-girl" rants

My DH is pretty much a punk when it comes to his son and BM. Where they are not involved, our relationship comes first. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 8:15 AM by Step Talk

Is this a Set Up?

Why would BM say in one breath that "she doesn't want SS to spend time with his dad" and then in the next breath advice SO to allow SS to climb into bed with us as it will make him feel more secure? read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 7:39 AM by Step Talk

Journal article on Narcs and PAS

Has anyone read: Unadulterated arrogance: Autopsy of the narcissistic parental alienator by Summer and Summer? read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 7:30 AM by Step Talk

What About YOUR Family?

The plans are being developed for a graduation party in a few months. How do/did you handle things when your mother and siblings are not even thought of in the guest list, by step OR DH?? read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 08 2012 3:33 AM by Step Talk

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