November 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Need someone to spell it out.

Going to try to keep this short-- read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 12 2013 11:38 AM by Step Talk

BM causing SK resentment/animosity

I feel bad admitting this but often wonder if anyone else experiences this as well or has ANY advice: SK1 (14 yrs old)- DH has 50/50 visitation SK2 (7 yrs old)- DH has 2 days each week read more Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 10 2013 9:43 PM by Step Talk

Love this place to vent…DH gives me his phone after BM starts her crazy texting spree.

Quick background: SS12 has now finally gotten a ticket from the police for his school antics. He had to go to court this week and BM could not show up (typical). read more Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 10 2013 3:57 PM by Step Talk

The definition of Regret...

According to Merriam-Webster the definition of Regret is as follows: to mourn the loss or death of: to miss very much: to be very sorry for. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 07 2013 8:37 AM by Step Talk

These DHs and their double-standards

This is not a post specifically about my DH, but about all of ours who do this because I think it is slightly entertaining. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 07 2013 2:28 AM by Step Talk

Nightmare...no really....just a nightmare

I suffer from sleep paralysis nightmares. They are the kind where people have a misfire between waking and sleeping. Your brain wakes up, but your body is still sleeping, can't move. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 07 2013 2:51 PM by Step Talk

To go... Or not to go.... That is the question...

My SS ( the one that got married last year... Where it was go for me to help pay... Provide crap Eric but wasn't " a part of the family" ) his bride is now pregnant. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 07 2013 4:13 PM by Step Talk

Items in "public places"

Long story short - I found a valuable (monetarily and sentimentally) watch on the dresser in my SD16's room. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 07 2013 12:59 PM by Step Talk

Blocked on Facebook

My step kids are required to block their father & I on Facebook. I don't care if they "friend" us but to be block pisses me off. Do any of you have this situation or require this??? Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 07 2013 2:10 PM by Step Talk

I'm marrying into the Barone family

OMG I need the patience of a nun to deal with my FMIL.. FDH and I are hosting thanksgiving; this will be the 3rd year we host as it has now become our tradition. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 06 2013 6:41 AM by Step Talk

Disengaging even further

After yesterday with DH not having Prince move in to another room, I woke up thinking I'm done doing for skids for DH. I disengaged a lot prior to this but now I'm going further. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 06 2013 10:09 AM by Step Talk

Why can't i let go and get on with my life?

My story: www.steptalk.org/node/165681 read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 05 2013 6:41 AM by Step Talk

Oh just when I thought my stress was going to go down,…..BAM

I posted earlier but deleted it (as I usually do) Skids power got turned back on so I dint have them every School night. i thought the stress was over. Nope but i guess thats just life. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 05 2013 2:57 PM by Step Talk

OT Need Tips and Tricks for managing internet usage on personal devices with Teens

As the kids get older and (my DD12 especially) becomes more interested in communicating online and learning about "older" things, I've been trying to learn how to lock down the internet and their devi read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 05 2013 12:51 PM by Step Talk

Should I meet BM?

I have been dating FH for almost 2 years. We will be getting married in April. FH and I waited 6 months until I met SS2. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 05 2013 12:10 PM by Step Talk

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