February 2012 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

still here, still on the merry go round...

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Published Tue, Feb 07 2012 6:33 PM by Step Talk

SD 7 is back this arvo and I feel already a bit stressed, headaches...a short vent only

Just wanted to leave out that whenever SD 7 is about to come back to our house I feel a bit tense. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 07 2012 8:12 PM by Step Talk

hands tied step mom vs. selfish bio mom

So I'm new here and after browsing some forums found this excerpt from an article: "It’s just that simple: children need added direction, structure and support when depressed. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 07 2012 11:25 PM by Step Talk

SD17 Allowed to Be in Community Play Because She's "Suicidal"

It just gets better and better. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 5:02 AM by Step Talk

SS19 asking for money

Well, I haven't been on in a while. As most of you know, my SS19 now lives out of state. He is planning a visit to our state in March. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 5:46 AM by Step Talk

This may be a little too personal for some, but I'm looking for a broad number of opinions so I can get an idea if this is normal or not. So I'm sorry in advance if this is TMI for some. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 7:12 AM by Step Talk

Filed taxes as married couple for the first time without claiming DSD

And we come out in the positive! Getting $500 back. So happy. We were worried we would owe, but nope. We came out on top. And we didn't have to give one penny to BM of OUR tax return. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 6:40 AM by Step Talk

Did ya miss it!?

Ok, so we have a small house, it was my dh's home and we moved here because the payment was cheaper and I was just renting. I love this house, the location, the size, the price. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 8:42 AM by Step Talk

We're rich! /s/

I have a bottom of the line phone, a decent, but not nice car that is almost paid off, furniture that was picked up off the curb and hand me downs from various relatives, two outfits from nice stores, read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 7:57 AM by Step Talk

Feeling hopeless and the weight on my shoulders

So I decided that maybe I should seek outside advice from others that do not know myself or my family... Please any advise or wakeup call would be nice, please be honest. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 9:14 AM by Step Talk

How many of you cringe....

When your SO asks you the dreaded "Hey do we have any plans for (a day that we are not scheduled to have the skids)?" read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 11:12 AM by Step Talk

Stewing in my own fury.

Our therapist asked that only SS7 and I attend so she can work with us to help us attach and bond. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 12:34 PM by Step Talk

SD/BM Relationship...

My SD is 19. I have helped raise her since she was 3. Parents divorced when she was 4 months old...marriage was a rotten egg from the beginning. They thought having a kid would make it better... read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 12:15 PM by Step Talk

STEPSON SETS A BAD EXAMPLE FOR BIOLOGICAL SON

My SS11 only comes to our house every other weekend, and even though it's not that often I often dread it because me and him just have not bonded. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 1:46 PM by Step Talk

Expectations for a 3 year old?

SS2 will turn 3 this weekend. I have never been around any kids other SS2 and his brother, SS6 (whom I've known since he was 2). SS6 was a real talker and has never had any communication issues. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 2:34 PM by Step Talk

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