December 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Ss13 to DH, "private school applications are due this friday"

DH instantly gets irritated and says something like "your mom stole our $29 pack if pictures and is fighting with the school about it. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 6:14 PM by Step Talk

Normal (yes, we exist =P) BM looking for tips and thoughts

Hey! My name is Raven. I'm not a step parent, nor will I ever become one. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 4:59 PM by Step Talk

Feelings, guidelines, and actions - examples of my failures

I used an example from another poster's situation in my other blog entry about feelings, guidelines, and actions....and the comments focused on that example. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 4:31 PM by Step Talk

I swear ss 16 is the most accident prone kid I've ever met...

...but he is also in every sport, or at least in the practices, but seems to always get hurt just before their first game or as in this case his first meet. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 4:04 PM by Step Talk

I'm tired.......of skids.

I'm tired of hearing rap or country music blaring. All three listen to rap AND country. Just pick a genre already. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 3:52 PM by Step Talk

DH mad at SD18 me hiding in the corner being nosey

SD18 posted some pictures on facebook boasting about being drunk and high. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 2:59 PM by Step Talk

I'm going to kick her in the face

With my house shoes on, curlers in my hair, and all while eating bon bons. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 1:45 PM by Step Talk

This is a public service announcement to the residents of the fine state of Utah

Uberskank is now living there. You all have probably smelled evil since Friday. Stock up on your wooden stakes and holy water. That is all. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 1:16 PM by Step Talk

I'm bitching it out early, can't wait till Friday

#2 *** of the day... and then I promise not to mention a word to anyone in real life. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 1:11 PM by Step Talk

Does adjusting CS have to go to court?

It seems kind of like a huge waste of time, does adjusting child support have to go to court? If you are making a third less than you were or you got laid off, what happens? Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 12:51 PM by Step Talk

And now for his latest trick.. bio's and steps feel free to comment on this one..

Good lord! It never, and I mean never ends with this kid! Now he is blatantly making fun of his father when he tells him to do something or whatever.. Seriously - here is an example: read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 11:31 AM by Step Talk

I hateeeeee talking to people who aren't step parents about me wanting a child of my own

I hate it. Today I told a friend of mine I felt like I reallyw anted a child & DH & I have been talking about. Their first response, like so many others is "Well enjoy your childless time first" read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 11:11 AM by Step Talk

The novelty has worn off... need some insight

For those of you with older step kids who started out with good relationships and are now dealing with problems, disengagement or extreme behavior, I could really use some insight. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 11:03 AM by Step Talk

I just want to say thank GOD I have the dh I have

There is no way I could put up with the shit some of you ladies do nor could I look at some of these things the way you do either. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 10:53 AM by Step Talk

BM is intimidated by me. Why would she tell me this??

So BM drops SS off tonight. read more Read More...