June 2015 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

PPP's Therapist

PPP has had a play therapist since January last year. Initially it was to help her handle this insane blended life and the effects of Chucky storms. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jun 13 2015 1:57 AM by Step Talk

Frustrated Step Mom

I'm new here! I need a place where I can vent to people who understand what I am going through. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 9:07 PM by Step Talk

The letter and their response, really no surprises

DH wrote newly estranged SS16 and his mother a letter: http://www.steptalk.org/node/218407 read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 8:17 PM by Step Talk

D-DAY update: Wow..I don't think I have ever seen a head spin so fast

You would think BM was possessed by the devil himself! Get to the meeting place and BM shows up 15minutes late. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 8:10 PM by Step Talk

Oh Sure, I'm the Bad Guy?!

Two weeks ago my SD's ages 7 & 9, went home after a weekend visit with DH & I, and our family. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 7:28 PM by Step Talk

Dinner issues...again

We cooked food that we know SS likes read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 6:06 PM by Step Talk

What Does Disengage Really Mean?

I made my DH read Stepmonster and he is seeing our situation in a whole new light. He is now on board with me disengaging from the situation. Does that mean I just stay away from them? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 5:34 PM by Step Talk

Summer Visitation + Edit

Day 1 halfway down, 41 to go. I can do this.... It's been 8 hours... SS10 hasn't so much as said "Hello" to me. He won't look at me or even speak to me without being told to respond by DH. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 5:13 PM by Step Talk

Trying Again, Hope this one Posts!

My previous introductory blog entry was a little too wordy in length. I'll try to condense it. Basically, I'm a custodial SM to a teenage SS. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 4:22 PM by Step Talk

Oh Einstein!

Good thing SS is tall because he is going the way of Draco's SS. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 3:35 PM by Step Talk

need help with heroin addict

I'm a stepmother myself, which comes with its own issues, as you all are well aware. However, the problem I'm having today involves the stepdaughter of my cousin.... read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 2:43 PM by Step Talk

When did public humiliation equal discipline?

I don't like the trend I am seeing at all. There is this new phenomenon happening where parents are taking their disciplinary decisions to the internet. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 2:02 PM by Step Talk

I'm new - hello!

I'm new and wanted to say hello. I believe that I am at the end of my career as a stepmother to a 9 and 5 year old little girl. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 1:53 PM by Step Talk

Death and Steps

I blogged that BM's dad was dying. He passed on Wednesday. He was her last living relative that she had any kind of relationship. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 1:24 PM by Step Talk

That apology post really got stuck in my head today so here is a question.

When children are apologizing, what is expected? If you can also put age reference that would be appreciated. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 12:34 PM by Step Talk

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