May 2012 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Proud of DH and SS too

I'm so happy with how DH handled things with SS19 yesterday. DH accompanied SS to court to appear on an outstanding warrant. read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 10:40 AM by Step Talk

As predicted...

We knew that this crew could not go more than 6 months without incident. read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 9:45 AM by Step Talk

Like nails on a chalkboard...

Once again, I feel like we have to remind BM that SS is not 4 years old. Yesterday was BM's day. SS had a game at 730, but wanted to come see his sisters game at 5. read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 9:36 AM by Step Talk

Excessive talking

Is excessive talking okay? Do you ever just what to tell ur sKid to shut up? Not going to lie - I WANT TO! read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 9:30 AM by Step Talk

How do I go on after 9 years of the same old crap???

I found this site today. I was desperately searching for some support in my step parenting situation and maybe a little insight or advice. read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 9:27 AM by Step Talk

Why does this anger me so?

I don’t know what is wrong with me!! GRRR. Why does this bother me? read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 9:26 AM by Step Talk

BM still continues to prove she is just money grubbing witch

SS26 had a baby last week (kudo's to her) the baby is adorable. So Sunday we go up to see sd26 again (she had c section and was in the hospital for a couple of days) BM is there with her husband. read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 9:24 AM by Step Talk

Newsflash SS17 - It is not your teachers' fault you have bad grades and your attitude disgusts me!

SS17, a senior poised to graduate, is making a D in 2 of his classes AGAIN and is in danger of loosing both of his scholarships - one that pays 100% of his tuition and the other that pays 75% of his t read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 9:14 AM by Step Talk

SO is delusional

SO started his new job today. He's the one that wants to have the kids for 2 weeks in august and that everythings going to work out just fine (according to him) where childcare is concerned etc. read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 8:29 AM by Step Talk

Who won the "game"?

My last blog yesterday was celebrating the fact that my SO, his son20, and daughter16 were moving out of my house and into an apartment. read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 8:22 AM by Step Talk

SD6 being bullied?

BM is out of town and we have the SDs all week. read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 8:00 AM by Step Talk

Cutting... Your opinion

Last year I found out SS16 was cutting (self-mutilation). I brought it to the attention of DH and BM and I think he has stopped. Or anyway, I haven't found anymore evidence in several months. read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 7:54 AM by Step Talk

My sd needs to learn respect!...which both her parents need a lesson too!

Ok so I was suppose to pick my sd up at her moms on Friday. read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 7:50 AM by Step Talk

the ISH just got real..

So while laying in my bed contemplating weather i should get up and start cleaning and doing laundry or get a few more zzz before everyone wakes up. I decided to get more zzz!!! read more Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 7:49 AM by Step Talk

Blood is not Always Thicker

One by one, the adult freaks are slowly but surely edging their way out of our life. read more Read More...