April 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Someone please give me your Definition of what child support should go for?

Just would like some input because to apparently what BM thinks it’s for and what we think it’s for are different. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 3:57 PM by Step Talk

How many of us deal with a drug addict for a BM?

Our Bm has been to rehab once and prison twice. Bm will be getting out soon. Bm told DH that she doesn't understand why he's so mean to her "What did she do wrong?" read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 2:51 PM by Step Talk

Do I need to go back to kindergarden and learn to share?

So, DH and I were married a little over a year ago. I have 3 DS 25, 20, 29 and he has 2 DD 28 and 24. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 2:16 PM by Step Talk

ok back to that nasty message from SD

Sorry for not responding earlier had to run a few arrends. I told DH about the message and he didn't believe me so I let him read it for himself. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 1:40 PM by Step Talk

SS13 Got a Much Clearer Picture on What it takes to Earn a Dollar

After deciding that he did want to use his own money for his school trip, rather than not attending, SS had some work to do to earn an additional $37 to pay for the trip. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 1:24 PM by Step Talk

We live in a terrible world

Praying for all the people hurt by the bombs at the Boston Marathon!! I don't understand why someone would do such a terrible thing!! Thankfully I didn't take the kids this year to watch. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 12:52 PM by Step Talk

Hello Ladies, it's been a while.

Started my new job and it's going good. Same thing I have done for 13 years, just a different address Things have been a little strange over here with regards to BM. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 12:13 PM by Step Talk

Opened DH's eyes a bit more this weekend

SD20 said publicly on the Internet: My family has screwed me over my entire life. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 10:47 AM by Step Talk

Made it through SD week, much better than ever!

I guess I was always afraid to TELL SD how she was going to treat me and BD-because I didn't want my DH mad at me. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 9:38 AM by Step Talk

How do you counteract grandparents PAS?

Now, I ask this not for what in-laws do w/DH (which is stupid enough) but the fact that they outright PAS SD against her mom. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 9:20 AM by Step Talk

Family Photos that Include BM

First, I have to say that I had a wonderful weekend with FDH. It was our first weekend in over a month that we didn't have his kids or my family here visiting-- just the two of us. Ahhhhh. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 8:54 AM by Step Talk

Want a good laugh?

Bear with me until the punch line. When I talk about any small home improvements...I mean SMALL, you think I was asking DH to buy me a BMW. Anyway, master bathroom toilet started leaking. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 8:32 AM by Step Talk

Next month

Need some birthday party game/activity ideas.

Bs3 turns 4 soon. We are going to do his birthday party at school on Friday. His party is batman themed and I need some ideas of quick easy games to play with ten 4/5 year olds. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 8:02 AM by Step Talk

I Don't Care If Your Car Has No Brakes!

So this weekend I pretty much worked all weekend (and yes I can do it from my home, but it's mentally exhausting) and my son and my SO's son were here with me. read more Read More...