December 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Of Pretzels and Tears

As I mentioned in my earlier blog post, I had (had being the operative word) a bag of chocolate covered pretzels. They came in a big gift basket I got from my boss. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 12:01 PM by Step Talk

BIG QUESTION

Ive been with dad 3 years and now we are married. I have not met the mom. When should I do this? Is it necessary yet? Does it ever help? She has not even asked to meet me Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 11:54 AM by Step Talk

I deeply hate my stepdaughter!

I have no one to talk to about my stupid stepdaughter, I fucking hate her, she sickens me so much! Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 11:53 AM by Step Talk

How to avoid outlash toward my husband

I try to be firm but fair, but often fear that if the child gets angry enough, he will ignore his father for extended periods of time. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 11:44 AM by Step Talk

What would you think of one sock?

Ok, I'll try to keep the backstory away, this happened to a friend of mine. What on earth could this mean? read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 11:41 AM by Step Talk

SS30's Christmas Present to Us

I've posted before about how DH said that SS30 and his GF were getting us something for Christmas. DH went to give them gifts Christmas night and came home empty handed (so I thought). read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 11:39 AM by Step Talk

My crazy family again... not step-related

I almost forgot about the Christmas Day 2014 shunning incident, due to illness mentioned in previous post and feeling like I was hit by a truck. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 11:21 AM by Step Talk

And the resolution begins tonight

My plan for 2015 is just to stay out of all of this step-crap. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 10:46 AM by Step Talk

Judge probably won't talk to son......WTF!!!???

Met with lawyer today cause court is coming up. DS wants to be able to talk to the judge. Lawyer says that she will ask, but honestly doesn't know if he will meet with DS. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 9:55 AM by Step Talk

My 2015 List

1. Get promoted (applied for the promotion today--I've been told it's pretty much a lock) read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 9:40 AM by Step Talk

13 weeks and counting!

Had my first trimester screen done yesterday; baby is happy and healthy! We've decided to not find out what the sex is going to be. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 9:36 AM by Step Talk

Do you believe you can "love skid as your own,without parenting them like your own"?

Dh biggest beef with me is that I don't "love sd8 like my own bs10". I don't think it is that rare. It's biological and the bond that bs10 and I have is over a decade! read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 9:33 AM by Step Talk

What to do in 2015

I've been thinking long and hard about the new year and what I'd like to do and what I won't stand for repeating. With Inbred withholding the children from DH now everything is up in the air. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 9:18 AM by Step Talk

Letting go of resentment for 2015..sorry if it's a little long.

I don't generally make resolutions. I am terrible at keeping them lol. But for 2015 I'd really like to let go of some of my resentment. I have many many years of resentment and regrets. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 9:06 AM by Step Talk

Update to "Chocolategate"

I let things settle a bit after last night. I spoke with dh this morning and he said that he told sd8 to apologize to me for breaking the rules and lying. She hasn't yet. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 8:58 AM by Step Talk

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