December 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

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

Merry Christmas times 6

Ugh. I hate December. Trying to plan out the f'n happiest time of the year without doing 18 Christmas'. Anyone feeling this? So far we are into the 2nd week of January planning out crap. Blah. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 04 2013 6:32 PM 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

Boy that cried wolf

So after my FIL and I contronted DH two weeks ago and told him he needed help or I was divorcing him, I saw some real improvement. We saw a counselor and he was making some improvements. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 18 2013 8:15 AM by Step Talk

CS arrears question

If DH owes for arrears in CS will his income taxes be taken even if he is paying on the arrears and current the CS. (Arrears are from when SS graduated HS and CS was never recaculated. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 19 2013 5:04 AM by Step Talk

O/T Update On My Biopsy

I had my biopsy Monday. SIL took me becasue DH had jury duty. Jury duty was canceled. DH got there after I got out of surgery. DH went to the Pharmacy and I wanted in the car. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 18 2013 5:15 PM by Step Talk

What makes the BM in your life happy?

I am pretty sure she was happy with one of her boyfriends. He was pretty good looking. She would hang all over him everywhere we went. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 18 2013 12:20 PM by Step Talk

Advice Needed or Just a Rant...not too sure

*Any and all rude, nasty comments will not be tolerated. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2013 6:17 AM by Step Talk

you know its a skid weekend when I have to post everyday

And the ranting continues read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 21 2013 7:26 AM by Step Talk

Should I even tell DH?

So I had an odd conversation with SS5 today, and I'm wondering if it's even worse the stress of telling DH--who will then flip out on BM. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 19 2013 9:33 PM by Step Talk

Dealing with Mini-Wives?

For those of you dealing with Mini-Wives...how do you handle it? Do you ignore it? Or squash it ruthlessly? Or somewhere in between? What is reasonable? What is not? read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 04 2013 5:54 AM by Step Talk

It's been a nice vacation

My DH is talking to his dad on the phone as I type. MIL is obsessing about not talking with us & the big push is on for Christmas. ***. Me. Now. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 11:44 AM by Step Talk

Presents for BM and phone update

I'll start with an update to BF's kid talking to me while I was on the phone. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 09 2013 5:14 AM by Step Talk

Which is worse??? Scheduled visitation or a free for all???

I'm just not sure, I guess there are pros and cons to both. I guess the grass is always greener on the other side. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 13 2013 6:34 AM by Step Talk

Would you ever ask BM for help if she could possibly help you?

Can't provide details, but have a question. DH could really use BM's professional opinion and assistance. She would most likely assist because it would be in the best interest of everyone. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2013 11:17 AM by Step Talk

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