November 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Sick of the games

I try to do what's right. Try to love unconditionally. Try to give regardless of the reaction. I know these kids deal with the rejection of their bio mom if they don't walk the line. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 14 2013 8:12 AM by Step Talk

Keeping SS from DH is supposed to help SS????

Late Thursday night BM calls DH. The only word he was allowed to say in the first 5 minutes was Hello, and only because he had answered. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 14 2013 12:15 PM by Step Talk

Wanting to Purge

I hope this post doesn't make me come off as evil, because I'm really not. I'm a very neat, organized person. I like to have my ducks in a row, so to speak, and hate leaving things undone. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 01 2013 1:45 PM by Step Talk

skids bad influence?

Does anyone have an issue like mine, where skids are being a bad influence on bio kids? BM Is overinduldgent, hosts teen drinking parties, is an alcoholic, and has mental problems. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 17 2013 9:48 PM by Step Talk

Kids & cars

Obviously this is a big question-more it seems in step situations. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 18 2013 11:17 AM by Step Talk

18 hours to prepare... 12 MINUTES to consume.

Funny quote: Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence. Erma Bombeck Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 26 2013 12:56 PM by Step Talk

Well if you insist

SO went to visit his dad and grandpa (who just moved in with SO's dad because his money grubbing wife just filed for divorce) Every year SO's dad's family has a big holiday party inviting all the fami read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 5:50 PM by Step Talk

My Thanksgiving week is off to a great start! NOT!

Grrrr! It is only Tuesday, and already my week is not going well. Woke up yesterday morning to find that we are out of gas for our heating unit. Court yesterday was a joke. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 26 2013 4:01 PM by Step Talk

SS's Letter of Apology

Blog post fail. Need to post in the comments again. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 18 2013 9:49 AM by Step Talk

The holidays.. how do you tell MIL you don't want adult SD there?

DH has an adult adopted stepdaughter. She's 23 and is his ex wife's daughter from her first hubby (aka sperm donor).. DH adopted her at 3 and raised her as his own. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 18 2013 12:14 PM by Step Talk

After yesterday's antics, BM emailed me this morning. It's a doozy.

BM has reached out to me directly only a handful of times over the past 5+ years. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 01 2013 1:38 PM by Step Talk

How can I trust you with my son

During my dropping of my atomic bomb of feelings on BF yesterday he actually asked me how I could expect to be trusted with his son if I don't love him. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 13 2013 1:46 PM by Step Talk

Ot-Endometriosis

I know it's very personal but I was diagnosed tonight at my appointment. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 14 2013 7:43 PM by Step Talk

SM "Rights" vs BM "Control"

What is more important? What should be honored? What should just be let? When should a SM just back the f off for the sake of the child? Why the need to right fight? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 5:26 AM by Step Talk

SD Failing School, is DH responsible to pay BM child support if BM is letting her be held back?

DH and I are disengaged due to PAS. SD16 treats us like shit. She also treats BM like shit. BM treats us and SD like shit. The dysfunction is quite extensive. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 27 2013 12:26 PM by Step Talk

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