September 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

My new neighbor at work is a SD- oh the stories about the horrible SM

My new work neighbor is a SD. Well technically not because her dad isn't married and doesn't live with his GF. But him and the GF have been together for 5 years. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 12:38 PM by Step Talk

Daddy/Boyfriend Time - Part I

She finally got the special time! read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 12:11 PM by Step Talk

Just FABULOUS!!!!!! We hired one of bm's girfriends.

So I work for a VERY small family owned company. I was recently promoted to Office manager and I oversee not only the office staff (only 3 of us) but the on field workers as well(about 12). read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 12:10 PM by Step Talk

Young kids who look up to older stepsiblings (also under teenage stepchildren)

This seems to come up on this site often and because dh and I have long been contemplating adoption, it may in my home too. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 11:31 AM by Step Talk

Very Messy Situation- Looking for Feedback

OK, here's your hypothetical scenario. You have a kid. He's now 9. His mother has been attempting to alienate him from you for the past year, and has finally succeeded. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 11:03 AM by Step Talk

Advice Needed... How do you tell your DH there is something wrong with their child

DH is a good father. He doesn't only wear the rose colored glasses when it comes to his kids. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 11:01 AM by Step Talk

Whew, SD20 dodged a bullet

Just found out that SD20's former boyfriend (the one with six kids with four women) is going to be a daddy a seventh time (with one of the moms of his other kids). read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 10:46 AM by Step Talk

The Courage to be a Stepmom

I am finally going to read Stepmonster. I have been having a lot of mixed feelings lately and this book was recommended before, so I thought what better time than now? read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 10:39 AM by Step Talk

MANIPULATIVE SD ---- HOW DOES ONE DEAL WITH THIS?

My SD is young 11yr who knows how to manipulate both her parents. I know DH sees it, but why it drives me insane when he doesn't do put her in her place. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 10:25 AM by Step Talk

Handouts

My stepbrother is in his early 30's. He just bought his second house. Lost the 1st one to foreclosure. My father and SM have given him a ton of stuff and cash since he lost his first house. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 10:01 AM by Step Talk

BM going from jail to Prison

She plead out. Sentenced to 36 months in prison and $50k in fines. Also must reimburse the $75k it cost to investigate her false claim and prosecute her. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 9:26 AM by Step Talk

Vent time..I'm just so tired of this

I haven't been on here in about a year. Life gets the best of me, but also the fact that DH is always checking on what I do on the computer. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 8:59 AM by Step Talk

Does everything have to suck?

I mean really? My stepsons are hard to deal with, but I really do try.. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 8:45 AM by Step Talk

Anyone ever missed mediation before the hearing?

My exH has taken me back and forth to court more times than I can count over the last 3 years. This was another attempt to lower his CS payment. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 8:03 AM by Step Talk

BM still thinking they get "Wife Benefits"???

After reading on here, I know it's not too unusual, but what is with these BMs thinking that exH should still be "taking care" of them?! read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 7:39 AM by Step Talk

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