November 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Step children's mother terminally ill

My step kids mother is terminally ill. I'm a bit daunted at what is to come. Anyone any advice (no sympathy needed!) read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 07 2013 6:17 AM by Step Talk

(ex)FDH is moving out this weekend.

Throughout the course of our relationship, exFDH has "cheated" on me 3 times. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 08 2013 7:16 AM by Step Talk

Skids concerts

So tonight SS16 has an orchestra concert which starts at 7pm. Every time the kids has one DH pressures for me & BS 6 to attend... here is my issue. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 12 2013 10:10 AM by Step Talk

BM you really couldn't make much less effort could you?

Disengaged yet blended.

When you say you are disengaged with step kids & you have bio kids also... Do you just leave it up to DH to do everything for them? read more Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 24 2013 9:23 PM by Step Talk

When a birthday is all about the one that did the birthing

How may of you have to deal with a BM that treats the stepchild's birthday like a celebration of their womb? read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 16 2013 7:18 PM by Step Talk

Junkie is coming over for his holiday loot...

MIL is having a big Thanksgiving dinner thinking she can "heal" this family through the power of Jesus... please. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 30 2013 10:05 AM by Step Talk

Everytime we tell the step kids of a fun plan... They go to bio mom & the stepkids come back saying they are going to do it with her. Waterpark. Amusement park. Boat rental adventure. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 20 2013 9:31 PM by Step Talk

Finally hit on what I hate so much about the people in my house

It is that they EXIST! Let me explain. I left home at 17. My home life was violent as hell and I left as soon as possible. After that I lived with ONE other person at a time. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 20 2013 10:45 AM by Step Talk

Still pissed and not sure on my next move

I swear DTZY is my hero and I wish there was a DTZY BOOT CAMP for people like me who need training I'm ready to sign up! My Thanksgiving Day morning began like this... read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 30 2013 8:02 AM by Step Talk

I had a misscarage after doctors told me I could not get pregnant

Doctors told me I have blocked fallopian tubes and one completly blocked due to Endometriosis and that I would not be able to conceive. I swallowed the news and continued living life. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 6:54 AM by Step Talk

I feel like such a baby

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving at my Mom and Dads house, and I was literally talked off the ledge by my mom because we have the kids this week and so I felt like I had to invite them. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 26 2013 9:36 PM by Step Talk

How do you handle?

I travel for my job and will also be taking a trip in the next couple of weeks overnight to see an old friend. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 26 2013 6:24 AM by Step Talk

Things I would rather do...

Things I would rather do than go to this dinner at MIL's house... read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 30 2013 3:24 PM by Step Talk

OT - Question about Funeral Attire

I'm flying out for a funeral this week. I bought a black skirt, black pumps, black tights, and a new black wool coat. My plan was to get a muted blouse with a print, to break up the black. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 12 2013 1:56 PM by Step Talk

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