June 2015 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Update on "white girl"

She got a C in the class thanks in part to getting full credit for the presentation that day and the "white girl" comment. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 8:44 AM by Step Talk

Need Advice from Seasoned Step-Moms!

I am step-mom to 2 SD's, ages 7 & 9. I've been in their lives since they were 2 & 4. I also have 3 bio sons of my own with my husband - ages 3, 2 and 8m. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 9:18 AM by Step Talk

I should be used to being the fall guy after 6yrs but....

SO sent me a text today saying that SD wanted a friend to come over this weekend. I responded "Ok, to spend the night?" SO: I don't know. I told her I would talk to you first. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 8:59 AM by Step Talk

Ex and Favorite Child

Yesterday was my BD11's 5th grade graduation which was at 1:00 in the afternoon. It was also my BD6 awards ceremony day that took place at 8:30 in the morning. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 10:08 AM by Step Talk

I asked my DH to go to my nephew's karate class with me tonight. My niece is really sick and my sister can't take him. I ask DH to go with me. He says it would give him anxiety to go. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 12:29 PM by Step Talk

Feeling icky about Stepmothering

Been married almost 2 years. Basically I'm just really struggling with being a stepmom. I love my DH, our daughter together, and we have a nice life together. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 2:04 PM by Step Talk

OT: Who are our Low Carb Steppers?

I'm gearing up to take a crack at Low Carb/High Fat. I'm one of those people that can't eat just a little of the 'wrong foods'. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 5:27 PM by Step Talk

Cute skid story

We see SS5 and SS4 once a month, as we live in NC and they live in TX. We fly there, get a hotel and rental car, and have a weekend with them. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 04 2015 6:05 AM by Step Talk

Has this ever happened to you?

For awhile, when SD was 31, she would tell my stories as her own. If I got sick, she would have the same thing. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 04 2015 7:55 AM by Step Talk

NO is a complete sentence

I got a call today from SS15's school at just before lunch. Would I come and pick him up? His father had not answered their call so she called the landline. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 04 2015 7:20 AM by Step Talk

FB Posting Has Gone Down by the Girhippo. . .

since it was via FB that I discovered that OSS had emancipated himself and thusly a CS downward mod ensued. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 04 2015 8:25 AM by Step Talk

OT-Guy At Work

New guy at work is really starting to bother me. He has been hitting on me. He knows I have a fiancé because my SO comes to lunch with me every day and I TOLD him I'm with someone. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 04 2015 10:32 AM by Step Talk

Emancipation in New York State--Has Anyone Gone Through It Before. . .

Yes, I'm thinking ahead. Hopefully it will be sooner than later should the lovely Dominatrix (SD 16.5) become knocked up and married at 18 with her current on-again off-again male punching bag. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 04 2015 12:53 PM by Step Talk

I fired hubby and BM is out of the picture

I am taking over. SD14 will now be fully raised by me. She live in my home, under my roof, that I help pay for. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 04 2015 9:13 PM by Step Talk

Well that went over like a lead balloon, and I feel for BM a little

I sent DH the initial blog post about the "shout out" to type A personalities. He and I have been having trouble with how we handle things regarding all the kids and exes and such. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 05 2015 7:55 AM by Step Talk

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