September 2015 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

OT - menopause, periods, hormones?

I got thinking about this a bit based on CompletelyPuzzled post about her SD losing it. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Sep 27 2015 11:38 PM by Step Talk

Just dropped by baby off with new sitter and she cried and cried and cried and held her arms for me

Ugh.. so tough. I hope she's going to be okay. She's 13 months old. This woman is 46 and has a degree in early childhood education. She literally lives four houses away from me. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2015 4:15 AM by Step Talk

Lying 12 year-old and blind-by-choice parent

My SO's son recently came home from school and, in the course of describing his day, told a lie about one of his teachers. He made up a story about how the teacher cussed at him (used the F-word). read more Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2015 7:59 AM by Step Talk

College tuition - vent

DH and I have been the ones taking SS17 to college visits. So far he has two that he is really interested in but one is a $61K price tag - the other is $50K. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2015 11:22 AM by Step Talk

OT - Promotion and more money

I've been at my job for the past 1 1/2 years. I am in management and have done a lot of this company. I work my tail off. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2015 11:52 AM by Step Talk

No, BM, I do not want to be your friend...

In BM's latest attempt to annoy my husband, she has started trying to "co-parent" with me. What does this mean? She contacts me every. single. day. about every. little. thing. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2015 5:13 PM by Step Talk

Dh is really mad now

Dh called me a bit ago about a price for a hotel for him, Puke, and pup this weekend to see if was ok. I told him that we really didn't have a choice if he's still going the hotel route to see Puke. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2015 7:58 AM by Step Talk

Well - pretty sure there is a black eye.

No one has called CPS, yet. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2015 7:31 AM by Step Talk

Just need a minute and some helping words along the way!

I mentioned about 3 months ago that BM and SD15 are now living with my BIL and SIL (DH's brother and SIL) Yes, BM's ex-in laws! BM's 3rd marriage is failing due to her husband cheating. WOW! read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2015 8:04 AM by Step Talk

BM's husband was arrested for assualt

Disclaimer: I'm curious as to what others might do in this situation. I'm 90% disengaged, but I'm a little concerned about SS8's safety. DH is, and isn't. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2015 4:26 PM by Step Talk

Question to all the teachers out there..Or anyone with insight

We have been having trouble with SS and his behavior since Pre K. All his teachers have dealt with it by bribing him. "SS if you sit quiet for 30 minutes you can a special treat" read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 30 2015 5:05 AM by Step Talk

Apparently You CAN Unemancipate After Age 18 in New York

Talked to a worker for our county attoney's office. Yep, you CAN un-emancipate yourself in New York between ages 18-21 if you're not "self-supporting" read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 30 2015 6:44 AM by Step Talk

just screwed

Hi all, read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 30 2015 9:05 AM by Step Talk

How to use my blog

I know enough to know that when there is some sort of conflict (especially in a divorce that is continuously high-conflict) it is important to document, document, document. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 30 2015 12:59 PM by Step Talk

BM has a lot of nerve

SO gets a text: read more Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 30 2015 5:58 PM by Step Talk

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