December 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Thank you Step Talkers

It's been a really tough weekend. I usually look forward to long weekends but this one was pure hell. I spent most of those 4 days crying. We didn't even have skids. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 9:15 AM by Step Talk

DH gave the coat off his back - literally

So my SD23 got a full-time job and started today. We are all really happy for her and encouraging her. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 9:00 AM by Step Talk

World according to Chef: First of all, white collar workers are all lazy, shiftless bums (because they make much more money than Chef and therefore the grapes are getting sourer by the moment). read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 8:40 AM by Step Talk

SS stayed at BM's house for the first time in 2 months.

Apparently, her landlord finally fixed the mold. And CPS released the case, so she brought all of the paperwork and gave it to DH on Friday at SS's game. I am relieved that it is finally over. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 8:34 AM by Step Talk

Don't know how much longer I can go on like this. I HATE life sometimes!!

It seems like anything bad that can happen, happens all at once. It seem like no matter what I do it doesn't matter. Let's start with insurance. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 8:28 AM by Step Talk

Anybody Wants Some Leftover Turkey?

I was annoyed at first, but now I cannot help but laugh. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 8:27 AM by Step Talk

if you don't like how I am with your kid, why do YOU keep coming back to ME???

SO told me over the weekend that he was concerned with my lack of interaction with his kid and generally not "embracing" his lifestyle. I've kind of about had it with this. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 8:16 AM by Step Talk

Glad to See All That CS Is Going to a Good Cause (sarcasm tags OFF)

SD16 is currently crater failing (defined as at least 10 points below the fail mark)in: 1. "Pre" Algebra 2. English 3. Biology 4. Global Studies read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 8:06 AM by Step Talk

Parenting done right

I don't go to visit one of my best friends very often because she lives almost 2 hours away and has a live-in-BF that I don't really care for, along with his 3 young boys (ages 4, 7, and 10) EOW. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 7:21 AM by Step Talk

What do you make of this?? It makes me doubt DH completely

When I met DH he was going through court for gardenship of FauxSGD. Then he started talking to her about adopting her. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 7:12 AM by Step Talk

What will your skids become as adults?

Just out of curiosity, what do you think your skids will become? Me? read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 6:35 AM by Step Talk

YSD to DH: I need an advance on my Christmas gift

YSD sent DH a text on Thanksgiving. No Happy Thanksgiving, etc. YSD: Can I get an advance on my Christmas gift so I can go Black Friday shopping. $150 should do. WTF????????? read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 6:28 AM by Step Talk

My husband's take on his own step family

My husband has three step sisters. Two of then have kids roughly the same age as SD, so we get together with them when we can. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 6:12 AM by Step Talk

Little Thanksgiving story

Flew across the country to meet up with my family members for Thanksgiving. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 5:31 AM by Step Talk

Open vent

DH, for the love of everything that is holy PLEASE sit your son down and have a talk with him about his behavior and what we expect when he's staying in our home. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 2:36 AM by Step Talk

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