August 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

"SD doesn't mean it..." what do you guys think, does she mean IT?

I was out of town. Now I have several topics to explore. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 16 2013 6:22 PM by Step Talk

Natural Consequences are my favorite!

So I have mostly disengaged from my step situation. I do have a fantastic relationship with my SS so when he is with me I am engaged and present in the moment. I play with him etc. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Aug 17 2013 10:44 AM by Step Talk

Why is it that now after BM was a good mother for YEARS all of the sudden she isn't...

My DH left the marriage with BM. He didn't fight for custody of SD. He had no problem leaving her with BM. I have been married to DH for 3 years and we have been together for 5 years. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 18 2013 5:44 AM by Step Talk

CS to fDH's employer: Please discontinue witholding Child Support from wages

What is that about? He called to find out, but his case worker is not available until Tuesday and It's such a strange request. I don't want to go back to handing BM a check each week. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 30 2013 11:55 AM by Step Talk

Should I have not laughed? BM desreved this karma IMO

At a church event last night the lady sitting next to BM starting fidgeting and scooting away and then she lets out a squeal. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 30 2013 6:58 AM by Step Talk

SD7 moves again

Sigh. Things have been better since I've taken off for the last 2 weekends. SD has improved majorly since DH really stepped up and is committed to consistent parenting. Hallelujah. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 29 2013 2:35 PM by Step Talk

is it a bad sign?

I have caught myself thinking, "when I get a job and make enough money I will leave."? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 29 2013 12:40 PM by Step Talk

Called SD11 out and put her in her place on a certain subject. Earth shattering event(Sarcasm)

Yesterday afternoon SD11, DS4, and DD7 were playing house or something like that and I heard SD tell DD that she couldn't do something or another because SD had already "claimed" their bedroom as hers read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 06 2013 12:53 PM by Step Talk

Is It Friday Yet?

SS8 has been acting like an ass since coming home from the psych hospital on Friday. He's been hiding in his room to avoid all contact with any of us. He won't speak unless it's to ask for something. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 06 2013 10:57 AM by Step Talk

It's all mine actually.

I have beaten myself to bits this evening over BM dramatic nonsense. But you know what. H says the skids will come and see us when ready and if it wasn't me it would be someone else. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 06 2013 5:23 PM by Step Talk

wait, that was... bailey's + godiva + ??

so somewhere between coffee and baileys and the glimmer of noontime happy hour was that topping for ice cream from... ? tell us again! please! <3 Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 06 2013 5:46 PM by Step Talk

I Don't Like Saying I Hate Someone...

...but I really fucking hate SO's 20 year old. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 28 2013 3:50 PM by Step Talk

Didn't realize I was sharing my alcoholic beverages with a 15 year old, thank goodness DH set me straight!

On three seperate occasions now I have noticed that a wine cooler is missing from my "stash" in the fridge. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 29 2013 6:48 AM by Step Talk

Parole is being revoked in two weeks :(

Dh so "kindly" reminded me that SS11 is coming home from his summer visiting mil in two weeks. Way to completely *** up all the happy vibes I've had going dh. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 01 2013 5:28 AM by Step Talk

He Pretty Much Told Me to Not Make Him Choose

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