September 2015 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

I gotta get my story out!!!!

This is a crazy, messed up story. If I was hearing it from someone I probably wouldn't believe it, but it's true....100%. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 15 2015 9:25 AM by Step Talk

DH underpaying into joint household expenses for 5.5 years

I've decided to split out expenses into known regularly recurring expenses (utilities, mortgage, car loan) and the more nebulous expenses that one up (car repairs, vet bills, clothing for our ever gro read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 15 2015 11:07 AM by Step Talk

End of my rope and completely ashamed

I'm curled up on the floor shaking in tears as I write this. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 15 2015 1:36 PM by Step Talk

Why I hate custody battles

Found out today DH is trying to change custody. I not so inwardly groaned. Not because I believe DH doesn't deserve more custody. But I've been down this road before. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 15 2015 7:16 PM by Step Talk

2 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes, pimples and 2 broken nails

It's a short time away and I am breaking out! My gorgeous nails are failing me by breaking like dried out twigs and my lips feel like I was embalmed 5 years ago. My nerves are shot. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 16 2015 1:14 AM by Step Talk

Ahhhh The Electronic Grades

Well the reports are in on SS9's grades anyway. BM keeps saying how much "she's changed" since she got married and does homework with SS every night. What a laugh SS's Grades Spelling 49% read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 16 2015 6:41 AM by Step Talk

Question about 18yr old Senior in HS (next year)

Hello! read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 16 2015 9:08 AM by Step Talk

8 days and counting...

DH and I are going on a 4 day cruise next weekend. I am so beyond excited. I have taken this cruise before, but DH hasn't. This will be his first. We desperately need this time away from EVERYTHING. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 16 2015 11:51 AM by Step Talk

What a waste this woman is...

I know I have complained about this before, but seriously... BM can't even get SS to the dentist? I can't even count how many appointments she has missed, rescheduled and missed again. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 16 2015 3:19 PM by Step Talk

A little Solace

I have come to realise that I must drive BM crazy. I have never engaged with her no matter how much she has tried, no matter how much shit she flings, rumours spread or accusations made. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 17 2015 12:32 AM by Step Talk

Wedding Update...Long, but fun if you like wedding details!

Well, it's been 11 days since our wedding and I figured I would post an update. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 17 2015 6:57 AM by Step Talk

SS13 Already Behind at School

Two weeks into the school year and SS13 is missing 4 assignments. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 17 2015 9:30 AM by Step Talk

Why do women put up with this

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/dear_prudence/2015/09/dear_prudence_m... Second letter down. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 17 2015 11:23 AM by Step Talk

O/T: Anyone have experience with the Social Work feild?

A post today got me thinking about my future career, so I did some further digging into it; and basically I am confused and more than a little concerned. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 17 2015 12:23 PM by Step Talk

Funny Article on How a BM Should Get Along with SM

I saved this 2 years ago on my bookmarks bar. I am sitting here deleting old stuff and came across it and read it. What a crock of shit! I can't believe I used to think like this. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 17 2015 5:05 PM by Step Talk

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