December 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

SS18 going for 3rd try at Senior Year of High School apparently....

SS18 is now living with us and is on his second try at his Senior Year of High School. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 20 2013 9:02 AM by Step Talk

UPDATE: when poo hits the fan, it has to land somewhere!!! Lol!

I can't decide if this makes me awful or not. But y'all can let me know! read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 10 2013 8:52 PM by Step Talk

Extreme Annoyance and Frustration with my Stepchild and Husband

My husband and I have been married for 4 years and I have a SD12 and a BD1. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 10 2013 9:21 AM by Step Talk

Christmas Scheduling Shenanigans.

The original C/O states that FDH get's SD7 from 10:30am Christmas day until 7pm Dec. 26. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 24 2013 2:55 PM by Step Talk

My Christmas

I hope everyone had a good holiday. I know this time of the year is hard, especially for the non "traditional family". My skids loved everything they got. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 26 2013 5:48 PM by Step Talk

Delusions Causing You To Attack Your Partner

After the past few days, I can see now that when it comes to my SS, I have crossed that line where a negative remark is instantly met with defensiveness, regardless of how TRUTHFUL the remark is. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 26 2013 9:38 AM by Step Talk

I love my skids...

BUT....... read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 27 2013 9:39 AM by Step Talk

SD11 cries and wants to be with BM

SD11 lately has just been acting odd. We finally got her to open up a bit last night and she says that she wants to spend more time at BM's. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 28 2013 5:46 AM by Step Talk

Does anyone remember the show Kate and Allie?

It was popular during the 80s and featured two straight single mothers who decided to live together for financial purposes. Anyways, that's what my marriage feels like. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 27 2013 11:31 AM by Step Talk

Disgustingly Gross

I feel guilty but this has only confirmed what I always suspected. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 29 2013 3:57 PM by Step Talk

DH does great, SS slaps him in the face

My DH finally decided to start calling SS more frequently. He added one extra call to each week (so twice a week now). read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 31 2013 1:14 AM by Step Talk

Interesting article on growing up in a broken home

I know this is about "broken homes" and not "blended families" (the terms are definitely not synonymous) but it is an interesting read anyway. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 20 2013 11:00 PM by Step Talk

Sorry, BM, I don't want to play. (But you are hilarious in a pathetic way.)

I think I'm finally getting the rhythm of BM's ridiculous behavior. She's sane, even friendly, for a while ... but she just can't sustain it for long so she always loses it. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 06 2013 3:47 PM by Step Talk

Youngest step daughter wants to visit us before the holiday.

I knew it! If I went to the baby shower Ysd daughter would think everything is fine. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 07 2013 10:07 AM by Step Talk

It's Been Quiet. Think I'll Enjoy It While It Lasts

There's been so little skid and BM drama lately it's making me uneasy. I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop...because it always does eventually. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 04 2013 9:15 AM by Step Talk

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