February 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

trying to instill gratitude into sd7

My sd is a pretty cool kid most of the time but as any kid in a skid situation she sometimes takes on some characteristics of he other parent that frustrate me read more Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 02 2014 5:13 PM by Step Talk

DH thinks BM is going to support him/co-parent with him

We are in therapy and one of our homework assignments was to chart the four biggest stresses in each of our lives, and discuss them. One of DH's was his relationship with SS. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 03 2014 1:12 AM by Step Talk

My Fantasy Exit Plan

I'm growing very tired of my job...There are too many cooks in my kitchen and the pressure is at an all time high. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 13 2014 11:17 AM by Step Talk

SS in a gang (Dr. Phil)

Anyone else see today's episode? Teenage SS is in a gang and claims to be involved in drug trafficking, prostitution, robberies, burglaries, and has killed between 1-5 people. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 13 2014 2:27 PM by Step Talk

The Shit You DIDNT sign up for

DH just got BMs statement. She shows a $5500 deficit per month. Just absurd expenses. $600 A MONTH for books/school fees $750 A MONTH for tuition (he's in public school) read more Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 13 2014 3:34 PM by Step Talk

I Disengaged!

I finally decided to put my sanity first and disengaged. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 13 2014 5:46 PM by Step Talk

Parental Alienation

I'm a SM to a 10 year old. I feel the BM is creating a huge divide to my SS and DH. BM will say DH is an idiot right in front of SS. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 13 2014 7:24 PM by Step Talk

The Cheapest DVD Set In The World

Could McAvoy along with the remaining journos in HBO's "The Newsroom" merely received some sort of bulletin they need to be grinning about. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 13 2014 10:53 PM by Step Talk

The Hypocrisy of BM & SD19 surfaces again - You reap what you sow.

SS had his eow visit to Bm last weekend. In the previous week it had been her birthday. That fact did not even get an iota of space in mine or DH's head quite naturally. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 14 2014 2:40 AM by Step Talk

Now-after 13 years BM is going to be a mom..and she is the best mom ever!

Are you kidding me? After 13 years, BM is finally acting liking a mom. SD13 has had crappy grades this entire school year so far. And now, finally BM has grounded her because of her grades. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 14 2014 6:08 AM by Step Talk

I guess the Beast's new strategy about paying child support is....

to not pay it. Sure glad it's tax season 02/13/2014 10:20 PM EST Obligation Type CHILD SUPPORT $2,411.19 MEDICAL SUPPORT $64.35 PROCESSING FEES $9.00 read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 14 2014 6:57 AM by Step Talk

Happy Valentines Day to my fellow Steptalkers!!!

I just wanted to say Happy Valentines Day to all of the intelligent, funny, and incredibly supportive women (and a few men!) on here. You have been a lifeline to me more times than I can say! read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 14 2014 7:49 AM by Step Talk

Skids shampoos and conditioner

What kind of shampoo do you have your Skids use and if its different then your shampoo, why? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 14 2014 8:52 AM by Step Talk

BM called CPS

Everything was nice and calm for a couple of months. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 14 2014 12:07 PM by Step Talk

Can someone give me a bit of insight please?

I'm new here even though I have been reading on ST for a long time. Now that I've finally broken the ice and made some posts, I find I have tons of things to discuss or complain about. Or both. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 14 2014 1:18 PM by Step Talk

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