February 2012 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

torn family

My ss and dh are meant to be left alone like they were before I came in the picture. Ss whines and only speaks to dh in a low voice when I'm around. Dh let's him take over. I'm truly over it. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 12 2012 5:31 PM by Step Talk

why is everything a big secret?

i don't get it. i divorced my ex over 11 years ago. i have been with fdh for 7 years, and we have an almost 4 year old son together. i have had next to no contact with ex in all these years. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 12 2012 8:02 PM by Step Talk

Before, during and after. : SD visit and if I don't get a heart attack i will be gobsmacked.-! some language!

SD17 has been on her visit to us this weekend. I'm stressed out and dreading it (even though I try to stay calm, try to avoid getting worked up and take herbal relaxants). read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 12:48 AM by Step Talk

I must've done something right yesterday

I've been staying more and more at SO's place so the skids can get used to me being there. We are trying to make it so they are more like "Where's Hicktard? read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 7:47 AM by Step Talk

FIRST INTERACTION WITH BM

Reading all your posts I often think of how far I have come with all the BM SS11 drama. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 7:09 AM by Step Talk

the Prize Bags are magical behavior modifiers!!

For anyone not quick enough to follow my blogs before I delete them (me <-- paranoid).. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 8:12 AM by Step Talk

A little nervous about lunch with BM today...

Unless she cancels, which is very possible. I am meeting BM for lunch in 4 hours. My stomach is kind of in knots. This is not the first time we have met up to talk,just the two of us. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 9:14 AM by Step Talk

Putting the hearts that she broke back together

We stepmoms can somewhat resemble a clean up crew. These kids have gone through their families being torn apart, a sometimes neglectful parent, and so many feelings of hurt, loss, and abandonment. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 11:50 AM by Step Talk

Stupid BM comment : whats yours?

This stupid statement by the skanky BM is one of my favourites:- To SS12 "I don't dare buy you any clothes as they might be too small" read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 11:21 AM by Step Talk

OT - Hubbys affections

So I get a text from DH asking about money situation .... wants to know if he can buy me anything. First off I am thinking "awwww thats sweet..." but then its "WTF... read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 1:02 PM by Step Talk

It's Gross-out Time!

Just out of curiosity... what are some of the nastiest things your DH and SKids have done? read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 12:29 PM by Step Talk

Putting pride aside to get DH a Vday gift...ugh! Do I have to :/

Ok I love finding the right vday card to express exactly what im feeling..not really n vday mood this yr due to the tension/stress surrounding major issues that he FAILS to address. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 3:02 PM by Step Talk

SO & I had a good follow-up talk

SO and I had an argument this weekend, but I tried to apply what I am learning in counseling, and those are: 1. He's free to be angry. That's his choice. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 5:21 PM by Step Talk

Ugh: The "Helpful" BM show

For some reason, kids in kindgergarten have a full fledged party for pretty much everything. SS6 has a valentine's day party tomorrow. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 4:37 PM by Step Talk

DH rocks!!

A few minutes ago, DH says to me, "I'll be right back, gotta get something out of my car." read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 5:45 PM by Step Talk

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