January 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Mutual friend called H

I found out a good friend of ours, who is aware of our situation, called H. Flat out asked him what he was going to do about this situation. H couldn't respond. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 29 2014 8:53 AM by Step Talk

9 years and counting

It was nine years ago today that I went on a blind date with my DH and we have been together ever since that day. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 29 2014 9:48 AM by Step Talk

Happy for my friend's ex-BF - he broke up with her for lack of boundaries with her adult children

I learned that a friend (sort of - I am using that term loosely here, acquaintance may be more appropriate) has broken up with her BF of 3 years b/c they lead very different lives considering she has read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 29 2014 10:59 AM by Step Talk

Supporting SO when he is dealing with BM

Now that I have completely disengaged from dealing with BM I get to listen to my DH talk about the way she treats him, which is BADLY. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 29 2014 12:03 PM by Step Talk

Why do BM's feel that our lives revolve around her?

BM made a comment during a nasty argument that has stuck with me. "Ger over your miserable lives" I'm so confused as to why she thinks we are miserable. Because of her? read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 29 2014 3:19 PM by Step Talk

Wheels are in motion, but I'm still devastated

Ok, so after coming on here to gather opinions, chatting to friends and to family, I have set the wheels in motion to get my partner out of the house. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 29 2014 6:13 PM by Step Talk

I'm a SM and BM with the Cop perspective.

Hello Ladies, read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 29 2014 11:58 PM by Step Talk

Letting the kid pick dinner? Backfired

Dinner time has always been a battle when it comes to BF's son. He finds any and every thing he can do at the table other than eat. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 30 2014 4:07 AM by Step Talk

O/T - Anyone watching "Under The Dome?"

I just got through Season 1 - watching it on Amazon Prime. I saw that Season 2 is coming out in June 2014. Any watchers out there want to discuss?? Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 30 2014 5:42 AM by Step Talk

Wife wants kidney back from cheating spouse

But he was merely "training a dog". LOL! http://www.wdbj7.com/news/nation/wife-wants-kidney-back-from-cheating-sp... Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 30 2014 8:25 AM by Step Talk

Yay HELP IS ON THE WAY!!!

DH just got the call that BM is officially getting help with SD and help for her other 3 kids! read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 30 2014 8:53 AM by Step Talk

Update on "Out of Control" SD16....eyeroll. Hate to say "I told you so, SO, but....."

Just an update on a forum topic I recently posted: http://www.steptalk.org/node/177122 read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 30 2014 10:27 AM by Step Talk

I Did The Right Thing, but Feel Like A Jerk

I am trying to gently disengage, if that is even possible, from SS6. DH has 50/50 custody of him while I have full custody of my DS10 and DS5. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 30 2014 11:11 AM by Step Talk

Olive Garden Babysitting

Saw this online and thought some of y'all might find it useful http://consumerist.com/2014/01/29/olive-garden-will-provide-free-babysit... read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 30 2014 12:01 PM by Step Talk

Personal Names for BM

I know this has been asked for before, but I am curious if any of you have alternate names that only you and dh call BM. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 30 2014 12:39 PM by Step Talk

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