July 2015 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

O/T sort of: My own mother found a new vulnerability I didn't know I had

We own professional businesses in the same town. We used to be partners, but split ten years ago. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 5:16 PM by Step Talk

How to get your power back?

So SD is here until Tues and I tried to stay out of the house as much as possible this weekend in order to compensate...which did help. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 4:29 PM by Step Talk

Part 2 From Tonight. PAS Much?

My YSD has been in a horrible mood all night. I heard her crying and was so happy I stayed out of it in my room. I thought it was safe and went out to make tea. Then they were deep in conversation. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 4:25 PM by Step Talk

YSD11 Baffles Me

I just don't understand what is wrong with my YSD. Yesterday, she told me she wanted to be a therapist when she got older. I told her that was wonderful. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 3:54 PM by Step Talk

The latest in my disengagement

I'm working from home today, my husband is at the office, my stepdaughter is here (she's 12). I get a text from my husband "will you walk her to the pool"? (his daughter) read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 3:21 PM by Step Talk

Pet Visitation

Ok here is a good one...my youngest SD is in the midst of a snit because we said that no her lizard could not attend her visitation. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 3:00 PM by Step Talk

Legal protections when other people are involved

I just read an article about Eric Garners side piece coming out saying that he fathered their one year old child and that his wife (no he was never divorced) never made mention of her to hold up the a read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 2:30 PM by Step Talk

The attorney finally called me back but it wasn't even about my case. (NOT GOOD) &The new Judge

He asked me 3 times within our 2 minute conversation if I wanted him to withdrawal from DH's case. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 1:35 PM by Step Talk

OSD might just have escaped BM's clutches.

We went camping last week with no service. When we got back, OSD sent SO a text. She has moved 1800 miles away for a technical school. The school is 6 months long. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 12:15 PM by Step Talk

Lying and deceiving is ok

SS12 gave an absolute convincing show that he was sick so I kept him home from school. I told him if he ends up jumping and running around, I'll send his bum to school so you better not be lying. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 12:03 PM by Step Talk

Doe the insanity ever end????

Five text messages from BM,one call and FIVE calls from her boyfriend/ex boyfriend all after midnight because we want SD to go to summer school. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 11:00 AM by Step Talk

Strong Husband like a Cowering Puppy with Ex

I’m a 30 year old single mom of a 5 year old son. Last year I got married to the love of my life who has 3 kids from 2 moms. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 10:32 AM by Step Talk

The Amazing Pettiness of Skid Being

Had the wonderful company of SD17 I Don't Live Here and SD21 Miss I'm All It. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 10:08 AM by Step Talk

Oh Wow, attitude and defiance.

The SK go back to BM's today. The two oldest were up before my BK to say goodbye to their dad before he left for work and do a few chores. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 9:26 AM by Step Talk

To re-engage or leave it alone

I have been a member of this site for over 5 long years, a stepmother for longer. When I first signed up I needed help desperately. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 13 2015 8:53 AM by Step Talk

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