April 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Update on DH wanting MSD and GB to move in

I haven't really talked to him since he left last night. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 2:39 PM by Step Talk

Probably should have anticipated this...

I may delete this later, but I am freaking out and need some encouragement.... read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 2:13 PM by Step Talk

This morning I told my step kids to go pick a new stepmom out at the playground.

I said "find one extra doormatty because that's what your dad likes." not my finest moment. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 1:04 PM by Step Talk

BM wants to come over...

So most of you that have been on ST awhile know my story and know the issues we have had with BM. So BM's latest is that she keeps calling DH and wanting to drop by for one reason or another. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 12:58 PM by Step Talk

What to Do with SS15?

We're at the end of our rope with the lying, sneaking, and just general dishonesty and disrespect. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 12:54 PM by Step Talk

Is there any one thing that pushed you over the edge with an adult skid?

I started out trying to accept SS as he was. Which was a drunk druggie living with a skank ho sleeping on the floor of drug den apartments. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 12:52 PM by Step Talk

Countdown has begun!!!!

I bought the tickets for SD24 and our grandson to fly to Colorado on the 24th of this month! I am excited as hell! 8 more days and a wakeup and she is GONE!!!! read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 12:50 PM by Step Talk

OT - Son is failing

Does anyone have any suggestions on how they got their teenager who was failing to step up? He does have ADD but I can't seem to get him to take the meds. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 12:49 PM by Step Talk

YIkes. CPS is making a home visit in a few hours!

I am freaking out! Advice!?! I seriously don't want to have a panic attack in front of them. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 12:41 PM by Step Talk

Are men better at being step parents?

Are they more open to your children than you are to their children? Does it seem like they love/like your kids while you can not love/like their kids? read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 12:31 PM by Step Talk

So... parenting classes

So I get to have a Diagnostic Assessment and Parenting classes (well, we all do) So here's the issue for me. I can be as honest s the day is long, I intend to be, there's nothing to find. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 12:24 PM by Step Talk

This post might seem a bit morbid, but......

What would you do if something happened to your DH? My DH has full sole custody of SD12 and I know for a fact that I would NOT continue to raise her. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 11:58 AM by Step Talk

When SS is 18 and done with high school...

Will it be OK for DH and I to tell him we never, ever, ever, ever, ever ever want to hear one effing thing about his BM and her family or friends or pets? Can we do that? read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 11:53 AM by Step Talk

OT: WAHM?

I've read that a lot of you ladies work from home. I'd love this option. What kinds of jobs do you guys have? Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 11:38 AM by Step Talk

Is it too much to think.....

As long as we have the skids that we have. As long as the skids are who they are...then we will always have to deal with them and their b.s. It just never goes away. read more Read More...