April 2012 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Karma bus hits SD21 - Part 1

The past 5 years with SD21 have been rough. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 1:10 PM by Step Talk

I know it was wrong, but the adreneline rush was so worth it :)

Even though BM moved out 2.5 years ago, she still uses SO's address for her mails. Before I moved in, whenever BM's mails come, SO would put it in the boys's backpack when they go back to her. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 1:10 PM by Step Talk

No WONDER SD thinks it's her and DH against me

I had to go look for a place for us to live out of state (we're moving) and I chose a day when both of my two BDs would be at an all-day camp. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 12:47 PM by Step Talk

I want to scream because SS17 won't quit lying!

I am going to start this off by apologizing for my rant. I am having a hard time dealing with SS17's behavior and really need to get this off of my chest before I explode. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 12:33 PM by Step Talk

Yup, she smells again....

So, SD just came home from school. She's the only kid home. She walked in and instantly I smelled something. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 12:26 PM by Step Talk

No court last week for contempt, of course.

So for all my worrying about BM getting served with our contempt motion, she did get it. Her new lawyer (#6 I think) called ours to say he would be asking for a continuance. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 12:25 PM by Step Talk

How entitled is it that some people feel they actually OWN another adult human?

So many of the BM stories on here come down to one person (BM) with the mindset that they actually own another person (our DHs\SOs). This is an insane thought to me. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 12:22 PM by Step Talk

New miserable stepmum here

Just joined, but not quite understanding all the abbreviations, could someone possibly take a minute to inform me, I get SK, SS & SD and I think BM is biological mother??? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 11:30 AM by Step Talk

SS16 plotting to get rid of me!

Background: I have been married to DH for 2.5 years. During this time I realized DH spoils SS16 and expects no responsibilities from him. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 11:28 AM by Step Talk

Have you ever heard this from the skids?

My mom said that she doesn't care who my dad dates she just wishes it wasn't you. She says if it was someone else everyone would be able to get along. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 11:23 AM by Step Talk

Yet Another Step Weekend In The Making

Given that after this weekend the baby can pretty much come at any time, DH and I are taking the steps two weekends in a row. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 11:01 AM by Step Talk

Update to BMs scare tactics

So yesterday, BM continued to harass SO via facebook messages about the legality of us posting pictures of SD on our facebooks. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 10:53 AM by Step Talk

What's wrong with these SKIDS?

It is truly shocking how some of them act even after many years of their parents being divorced. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 10:40 AM by Step Talk

broken record here... but I just have no place else to vent.

Last night I discovered that everyone got to see SS13. But me. BM, SO and the SO of BM. All together. One big happy ass family. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 10:20 AM by Step Talk

Housewife 125miles away from family, all alone, with 3 rotten trolls, or step kids

Good afternoon to you all. I cannot tell you what a relief it is to hear all your stories. I really did think I was the only one and that failure as a parent because I don't won't to be one. read more Read More...