January 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

BM crying on my husband

BM came by to get SS early because her sister is really sick and on her last days and she wants to take SS to see her before its to late. I sympathize I'm not heartless. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 5:23 AM by Step Talk

Tax time coming...

Anyone out there worried that skids will be claimed on the exes taxes even though it's not "their year?" read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 6:41 AM by Step Talk

The Mountains are Calling....Next time Please Take a Running Leap Off of One

Well that ol' slippery fat whore pulled off another impromptu trip to the Holy Land again. *** is the master at skipping town. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 7:32 AM by Step Talk

Medical bills - communicating with the teen or the Ex?

Background: read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 9:47 AM by Step Talk

Trying to reconcile disengaging vs. biblical guidance to turn the other cheek - help???

I have decided to disengage completely from BM...and I've been thinking of the Bible. I used to take it upon myself to try to have normal interactions with her when our paths crossed. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 10:28 AM by Step Talk

Health Insurance In Kansas City That Matches Your Needs

Health Insurance Options In Kansas City read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 11:50 AM by Step Talk

Just when you think you can't take anymore... <long rant here>

About a year ago, DH left a pretty damn good paying job that had a lot of stress. I supported this decision, even though it scared me. I tried to understand and put myself in his shoes.. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 11:29 AM by Step Talk

So he is not enrolled in new school???

Oh for the love of God......after all the spewed vitrol from BM mouth last night about how the GAL said it was perfectly fine to enroll SS in new school district as well as childrens services casework read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 12:45 PM by Step Talk

Please pray for my SS7

Because he's probably going to get his ass kicked tomorrow by 3 kids. Seriously, the teacher called DH after school to tell him this. But let's start at the beginning shall we. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 1:49 PM by Step Talk

Is Anything Unforgivable?

I’ve seen bio parents here stop allowing destructive adult children into their lives, but even I have jumped down someone’s throat for avoiding their underage child, because their behavior was unbear read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 4:22 PM by Step Talk

How do you deal with gifts?

How do you guys deal with gifts to the step kids? Do you allow them to take them to BM or do you make the leave them at your home? read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 10:02 PM by Step Talk

When is a good time to be done?

If things couldn't get any worse, we got served papers last night, for the steps. Last week I got served for mine. Court. Lots of court. Trying to not stress out. I'm wondering how much can we take? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 23 2014 3:56 AM by Step Talk

OT grocery shopping...

Since many of you probably have a lot of mouths to feed as well, I'm wondering if any of you have any tips for saving money on groceries. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 23 2014 6:41 AM by Step Talk

Sleep deprived - does anyone else have an H that seems to not want you to sleep?

I am somewhat of an insomniac. It's so mild though, I almost hate calling myself that. But sometimes I go week long stretches with only a few hours of broken up sleep a night. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 23 2014 7:43 AM by Step Talk

I feel like the best stepmom ever!

I’m SOOOO proud of SD13 right now! read more Read More...