December 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

He FINALLY gets it! There IS hope....(maybe)

Ok, its been TWO years and two separations. However, each time, BF has gotten closer and closer to accepting the truth about his child. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 7:34 AM by Step Talk

I am so upset with dh undermining me

We had a birthday party at our house for my Aunt today and I caught sd8 trying to sneak chocolates upstairs. I reminded her that the rule is we eat in the kitchen. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 30 2014 5:35 PM by Step Talk

I'm getting out of this HELLHOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I left at this time last year and my stupid self went back, but in just 30 days I will be in my own place with my BD13, away from my emotionally/financially abusive H, away from the 12yo mini-wi read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 30 2014 6:42 PM by Step Talk

CPS Visit Is Over

Without going into too much detail, it seems like the case worker is of the opinion that BM is a typical divorced mother who starts shit with her kids once her ex decided to marry someone else. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 16 2014 7:37 AM by Step Talk

Holy Crap...

I was curious how much DH would have to pay if BM ever tried to take us to court for child support. O...M...G... $1096.00 per month for ONE CHILD. And we have 50/50 custody. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 16 2014 8:44 AM by Step Talk

I'm looking for opinions on this one.

When DH and BM divorced he insisted on having her sign the house over to him (basically get her name off the paperwork - no money was exchanged) and she happily agreed. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 15 2014 12:39 PM by Step Talk

Defend Your Possessions With Home Security In Kansas City

If your child, any child did this, how would you take it?

Good 'Meeting Monday' STers! read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 15 2014 3:14 PM by Step Talk

This is so pathetic!

Yesterday SS10 was on his way to be dropped off at home but he left the light on in his room. AGAIN. So SO had to stop and tell him to get out of the car and go turn the light off. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 15 2014 3:51 PM 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

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

A lesson for me. Skids on my day off??!!

DS has been sick. He had strep. Got better. Entered toddler class at daycare. He's upset every morning now and keeps saying "Night Night Jamie (his old teacher)". He really misses her. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 19 2014 7:50 AM by Step Talk

Things collapsing quickly. BM filed for bankruptcy.

I posted a few days ago about DHs crappy bonus and how we would now go to court to decrease CS and try to get out of private school obligation. Well today we learn: read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 19 2014 10:27 AM by Step Talk

God Help Me I’m A Stepmother

God help me, I’m a stepmother Oft times I am dismayed That DH spawned with BioMonster He so rues those days Two of her five are his bios And for this he’s paid read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 19 2014 9:56 AM by Step Talk

Just when we think things are good.....

So I thought I posted a blog last week but apparently I did not. Things were great. BM was sober (she was pregnant after all) and we were all basically "getting along" for the kid's sake. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 19 2014 11:52 AM by Step Talk

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