November 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

DH almost forgot.

Okay, So we only get SD two weekends a month. Our two weekends are back to back and then we don't see her for two whole weeks. (It sucks) Well today is her birthday. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 3:41 PM by Step Talk

DH invited me to join him and SD on her school tours and it feels good. Finally!

SD11 is changing schools next year, and we need to go through the open enrollment process to make that happen. DH asked me to come with him and SD on all the school tours and open houses. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 2:22 PM by Step Talk

Update on no quality time: things have gone from bad to worse

So anyways based on yesterday's post I took everyone's advice and went out and met friends this evening. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 2:16 PM by Step Talk

Suddenly I am a parent with BM? Bleh!

So, DH gets back from mediation. It did not go well. Not that we expected it to. Gist of the results are BM accused DH of being a bad father. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 2:06 PM by Step Talk

my bio dad

I talked to my other brother today and my bio dad wants to meet me! He just hasn't had a chance to call me yet. Other brother said to wait for him to call me. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 12:57 PM by Step Talk

How many of your BMs are SM too?

How many of your BMs are SM too? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 12:03 PM by Step Talk

Telling a child to keep secrets.

This is a huge pet peeve of my mine. It's happened with both my exH and BM. I have always told my kids - I will never ask you to lie or keep a secret for me. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 11:47 AM by Step Talk

My Step Moms Mantra

Dear BM - I’m not your priest, rabbi or confidante. We are not friends. What happened between you and your husband at that time is and will always remain between you and your ex-husband. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 11:33 AM by Step Talk

O/T Care to share your recipes for Thanksgiving side dishes? Desserts? Anyone?

I'm hosting/preparing the Thanksgiving meal for about 15 guests this year. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 11:32 AM by Step Talk

Stupid Question

How do I know if DD father has received court papers? He moved out of our city the weekend of Halloween and didn't give me his new address. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 11:30 AM by Step Talk

StepHell comparisons....

Here's your chance to describe (in an unusual way) what StepHell is/was like for you. My StepHell was like a crappy carnival... ~Full of freakshow-esque people read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 10:46 AM by Step Talk

Need advice fast! If BM refuses to tell FDH what dr. SD14 went to or send her medicines, is that child endangerment?

FDH gets kids at 6 tonight. BM is claiming that SD14 (Golden Child) is too sick to come but won't tell him what Dr. she took her to. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 10:45 AM by Step Talk

My name is Shaman....and I'm an SM

And I don't give a flying f**k about Uberskank or what she thinks. I also don't give a crap about how the skid lives her life. She's not my child. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 10:08 AM by Step Talk

Does it ever really make a difference?

I frequently wonder about the future of our family...this blended situation. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 9:36 AM by Step Talk

BMs obsessing about a SMs rights

I am starting to think that a BM's obsession with a SM's rights is due to the fact that many divorced BMs do not have 100% of the authority over their own children b/c they are not parenting in a unio read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 8:57 AM by Step Talk

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