July 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

O/'T A call from my Dad

I blogged about the road trip with my mother a couple of weeks ago and how it ended in a massive argument. I was right. She went home and played the victim and lied to my father. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 11:14 AM by Step Talk

Today is a bad day...

I've had a decent run of it for almost two weeks, and today it's not working. Today is an "I give up" day. I don't care how hard DH is trying, or what we're up against, or his kids, or anything. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 11:04 AM by Step Talk

Divorce is imminent

So my DH has been threatening me on and off with divorce for a year. Recently we tried some counseling but that hasn't helped so I found a new counselor that I thought could help. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 10:01 AM by Step Talk

Husband vent

Gonna throw this one out here into the interweb abyss and then let it go. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 9:24 AM by Step Talk

Kinda O/T- Take That, Self-Esteem Movement!

I wasn't raised in the namby-pamby environment that so many kids are raised in today. A lot of us weren't. When I was a kid, if you did poorly in school, you failed. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 9:04 AM by Step Talk

saying good-bye to SKs when end a relationship

I just got a heartfelt email from OSD wishing me luck with tomorrow move and asking to remain friends. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 8:43 AM by Step Talk

IL's don't give DH the same respect as crazy BM, nor me

Alright so we went to visit the in laws last week.I delete my old blogs, but it's always been an issue with me that DH, who has EOWE visitation plus 8 weeks in the summer & a few holidays, gives the i read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 8:34 AM by Step Talk

Custody Investigator Report Update

In custody modification dispute, DW's exH requested a custody investigation and even had a specific custody investigator in mind. DW agreed. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 8:29 AM by Step Talk

Is she or isn't she? Time will tell!

This past weekend my SS13 was in a tournament a couple of states away (3 hour drive). Of course Swamp Slug had to be the *** that she normally is. Mini Swamp was there too. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 8:17 AM by Step Talk

Some enlightenment.... for me anyway

According to DH, the reason why everyone in the house must watch what they say and tiptoe around SD's feelings... She has "deep issues" read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 8:16 AM by Step Talk

Divorce Order Conflicts With Child Support Order

My SD broke her arm and we are beginning to incur medical expenses. The BM used to have the kids on state insurance but did not return the recertification paperwork so they were dropped. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 7:37 AM by Step Talk

He's Out & Im sad

I guess I am no longer considered a step mom. I locked him out. Things did not go well. But good ridden to my Skid's. Thank you all for your support Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 7:32 AM by Step Talk

SS really got on my nerves last night...

Parenting By Extortion

So per the judge's order, DH sent SS14 to BM's for his court mandated European fun. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 6:29 AM by Step Talk

OT: Need some perspective on a family situation

My sister is getting married for the first time at age 39. I saw her this weekend and she is wearing as her engagement ring a ring that belonged to my maternal grandmother. It is beautiful. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2014 6:08 AM by Step Talk

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