July 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

SD clogged the toilet

So, apparently in between crying fits, SD found the time to go take a humongous dump in the toilet, overflowed it, and LEFT IT THAT WAY. She did put my nice towels down to absorb the water... read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 13 2014 2:40 PM by Step Talk

What would you do? SS7 stashing used pull ups...

I'm so beyond grossed out right now. SS7 still needs to wear pull ups at night. We have tried everything but can't seem to make anything stick -- but that's not the issue here. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 13 2014 2:58 PM by Step Talk

Should he be telling me about his visitation plans?

I'm not sure if I'm overreacting, being too controlling or if I really do have a right to know and be involved, but it's gotten to the point that when my BF has his kids for a week here and there, he read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 13 2014 7:55 PM by Step Talk

And like a boil that needed lancing... release

So I couldn't resist Fb any longer. DH has assured me that he was respecting my request to not know about the trip that I feel was inappropriate and way over the top for his daughter. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 14 2014 5:23 AM by Step Talk

Skids are now entering my dreams...

I never get to a deep enough sleep to dream but this past weekend I did and it was not good. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 14 2014 6:19 AM by Step Talk

Change to the schedule?

So little background is necessary to tell you my current issue...sorry this will be a long one! I have 3 skids SS12, SD10, and SD9 read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 14 2014 7:24 AM by Step Talk

Once I claimed to have good skids.... once

I'm not so sure anymore. The older these two get, the more they annoy the crap out of me. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 14 2014 8:15 AM by Step Talk

Anyone heard from Stepdown??

Hoping her move went well. Can't wait for an update on her new life. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 14 2014 9:24 AM by Step Talk

Projecting

Do any of you ever feel like you project your own bad situation with your own SM's onto your step situation? Or that you use your own experiences to "color" your responses to others? read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 14 2014 12:18 PM by Step Talk

Having a relationship with one but not the other?

I have posted numerous times about how I'm disengaged from the BF's kids. I don't live with them, but I used to take much more of an interest than I do now. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 14 2014 11:35 AM by Step Talk

Redneck Bridal Shower from hell

My SD23 is getting married in a few weeks. Her mom threw her a "bridal shower". read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 14 2014 1:07 PM by Step Talk

And BM just proves again why I will never like or repect her. Wish it were different!!!!!!

My dream of post a couple of hours ago will always be a dream. It is never going to be good with that LOSER of a BM!!!! read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 14 2014 2:32 PM by Step Talk

Should I stay quiet or speak up?

So the BM has painted my SS's finger and toe nails and BF has told her to stop and she said she would. He came over on Sunday to stay for the week and he had his nails painted again! read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 14 2014 4:39 PM by Step Talk

Disengaging is making DH pissy

I'm trying this new thing where I leave (as everyone has recommended) when I can't take handle skids anymore. We have them for 10 days, and it's really a lot for me. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 14 2014 7:56 PM by Step Talk

Denial - it's not just a river in Africa

SS11's end of school year report was awful. Out of about 8 different subjects he scored in, they were all below average. Except for reading. My DH's brilliant response? read more Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 15 2014 12:16 AM by Step Talk

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