December 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

The day after Xmas

We had a serious discussion with the Skids about things. Prompted by a huge temper tantrum and meltdown. But the SS6 started crying "I want my life back! read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 30 2013 7:59 AM by Step Talk

It could happen to you

This blog has nothing to do with Bridget Fonda nor Nicholas Cage, in fact there are no “lottery winnings” in my story…but who knows some day there might be. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 30 2013 8:47 AM by Step Talk

Idk WHO'S brilliant idea........

It was to let the kids out the 18th of December and not have them go back to school until jan 6! TheSDs have been bickering and fighting all f-ing day. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 30 2013 11:09 AM by Step Talk

My Ex has no visitation/ no contact; but I ave made sure that my BS's grands can still see BS, I haven't blocked them and I've made the trips to see them when they want (45 min one way). read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 30 2013 1:07 PM by Step Talk

This got me to thinking...

I'm still really seething that my Dh called me white trash for a decision I made with my son. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 30 2013 3:15 PM by Step Talk

Worst holiday I can recall in my life

My dad is in the hospital dying of cancer; read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 30 2013 5:26 PM by Step Talk

Damned if I do, screwed if I don't

My children came home tiday after a few days with their father. The kids revealed that their grandparents will be taking their family on a cruise this summer as the family Christmas gift. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 30 2013 8:56 PM by Step Talk

Being dropped into a shark tank after nicking your legs while shaving...

That's pretty much how this past Saturday night felt. I had already bowed out of a visit to the IL and made DH mad. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 30 2013 10:38 PM by Step Talk

The never ending apple story (holy shit)

I took the BDs to my parents house tonight and DH stayed home and cleaned. Yep, my husband did the housework by himself for the first time in many months. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 31 2013 2:41 AM by Step Talk

Happy New Year Stalk

Things have been great these holidays. Donkeykong actually allowed SS to stay with us a bit longer these days which meant no crying and lamenting from DW. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 31 2013 5:21 AM by Step Talk

WTH is League of Angels??

I keep seeing this ad on here, and as I'm trying to read about someone's bratty skid I see boobs and cartoon girls undressing Sheesh! Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 31 2013 7:32 AM by Step Talk

Comments, arguments or other perspectives are appreciated

This is a smom perspective not intended to offend sdads or men in general. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 31 2013 11:37 AM by Step Talk

Confession time - it can't be ALL the SK's (or BM or DH's) fault. I'll start.

So, the New Year is about to begin. I sure as HELL can't change the evil stepchildren, or their mother, or my pathetic SO.....but I'm not perfect, either. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 31 2013 1:32 PM by Step Talk

Hao'oli Makahiki Hou and Happy New Year's STers!

As we wind down 2013, reflect back on how the hell we survived it in step hell, and try to forget that tomorrow brings another 365 days of it......Let's just toss that shit right out the door, grab a read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 31 2013 5:00 PM by Step Talk

I just miss my old life

I have a wonderful BD12. 6 years ago I married Dh who his one child under 18-a stinky, lazy, fake, manipulative, lying, thieving, smart-mouthed, spy of a 12 year old SD. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 01 2013 3:24 AM by Step Talk

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