November 2012 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Anyone with fulltime stepkids?

I have a baby, a full time job (40 hrs (9-6)), a part time ss9 and a fulltime sd7 (different mothers). My husband and I argue constantly about managing our time. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 8:42 PM by Step Talk

i won a battle last night

I didn't win the war yet but I finally (again) talked to dh abut adult sd I had stopped talking to him about her and I took his advice I took my medication and we talked and he wanted to deflect refle read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 6:56 PM by Step Talk

SingleParentMeet.com

Is it just me or does anyone else see the irony of having a SingleParentsMeet.com advertisement on this website? I mean seriously. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 6:39 PM by Step Talk

Home from Home

Today marked a turning point in the trip! Up until now, we have all been feeling tired but today is the first time we changed our plans because of it. Crag visits have previously been early read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 6:33 PM by Step Talk

Meeting in Matrice

A cemetery would not usually be high on peoples list of sleeping venues, but last night it ticked all the boxes we needed; flat, quiet and easy access. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 6:32 PM by Step Talk

Parent-Teacher Interviews

My SS's Mom thinks I am good enough to watch the kids while Dad is out of town, but when it comes to Parent-Teacher interviews, I am banned because I am not their mother. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 6:19 PM by Step Talk

BM brings up the money DH "owes" her...and takes it one step further.

In their decree, it is ambiguously laid out that DH owes BM several, several thousand dollars. They split debt in half and she weaseled her way out of her half that she took with the house she got. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 6:10 PM by Step Talk

Crazy BM showing up anytime she feels like it.

Crazy BM shows up at my house any time she feels like it. Is there anything I can do? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 5:52 PM by Step Talk

Thin ice

SS6 got a bus referral today. BM's BF thinks if he gets a 2nd one than he will be removed from the bus. DH said if that happens he won't be getting a DS for Christmas. Oh no, no, no. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 4:58 PM by Step Talk

I know I'm not being unreasonable

SO and I are getting married in one month, we're in escrow and will get the keys to our house in about 2 weeks. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 2:03 PM by Step Talk

BIL's wedding

Well, it has been a while since real family conflict was stirred up, but...my BIL (who I always had a good relationship with) is marrying a very annoying woman. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 1:39 PM by Step Talk

Ok, DH, are you really this stupid?

I know men do not think before they speak, I get that. I have been married before, and DH has been as well, so you would think he would know better. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 1:23 PM by Step Talk

Where do I stand?

I'm getting ready to move to a new place with my bf and 12 year old son. I have opened a collage fund and upped my life insurance. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 12:26 PM by Step Talk

More than we thought

So after having met with the SD's counselor, my husband and I are realizing this kiddo has way WAY more issues than we originally thought. He and I are having a real struggle being on the same page. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 12:13 PM by Step Talk

SS7 - Always In Trouble

We're having a tough time with SS7. We have him every weekday evening and every other weekend. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 11:59 AM by Step Talk

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