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I'm a chaser.

I figured it out reading everyones posts here. I chase my SKids bc I want the big happy family. I want them to love me. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 9:01 AM by Step Talk

What are a child's NEEDS vs. PREFERENCES?

Here's my understanding, but help me out if this doesn't look right to you... Needs are: - structure (bedtimes, discipline, age-appropriate expectations), read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 7:56 AM by Step Talk

Aargh

Towards the end of last year BM asked my DH to go half the cost on SSstb18's, upcoming 18th gift. DH agreed. continued in comments - posting issues Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 30 2013 2:22 AM by Step Talk

What is BM4 AKA Blubba gaining by alienating the kids?

How can you still hate someone after almost 25 yrs. DH and Blubba split almost 25 yrs ago. She has successfully alienated their kids. She has successfully alienated 2 of DH other children. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 06 2014 11:29 AM by Step Talk

How much easier could this be? They disengaged me first!

Dh and I sat down and had a long talk about all the issues and guess what... He's sorry to have to tell me that skids really don't want me to be part of their life anymore. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 1:42 PM by Step Talk

How do you handle it when a child says No?

For example, if a 9 or 10 year old refuses to comply with a request like 'come inside'. Or, if you have plans to be somewhere and the kid says, "No, I'm not going" and refuses to get dressed etc. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 7:20 AM by Step Talk

Pro/Con list

I told my Dh a week ago that I was considering leaving and that I wasn't happy and I didn't see it getting any better. I keep flip flopping. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 30 2013 7:49 AM by Step Talk

Oh DH, sometimes I just want to punch you in the neck...

Back in June, I made plans for my cousin and her girlfriend to visit next weekend and spend the night. I am very close to this cousin, more like a sister, but we don't get to see each other too much. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 06 2014 3:13 PM by Step Talk

Google Calender gets a GO

So, thanks to the advice I received on step talk I set up a Google Calender for us! And tonight, H gave me the go ahead to email SD's mom and invite her to the calender! read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 4:56 PM by Step Talk

Update on BM bringing SS13's $ to School and Her MOTY Gift of Socks

Well, as predicted, BM did NOT bring all of SS13's money to the school so SS13 still owes about $60. He also owes an extra $14 a box of candy that he "sold" but did not turn all the money in for. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 9:14 AM by Step Talk

In a FUNK today :(

Hey everyone, I can probably blame this on PMS plus the impending cold temps and yet ANOTHER fucking snowstorm coming tonight/tomorrow, but I am just in a FUNK. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 30 2013 11:34 AM by Step Talk

Polkadotty...check your blog about your kitty

Hey lady, check your blog, I replied to you...my cat had the same thing!!! read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 06 2014 4:34 PM by Step Talk

Wish I was a guy...this one is meant to be funny

This was inspired by a Walmart greeter at the store near my house. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 9:03 PM by Step Talk

Adult Stepchildren and Visitation Agreement

I have three stepchildren ages, 24, 21 (boys) and soon to be 18 (girl). I have been living with their father for 8 years, married for 1. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 11:40 AM by Step Talk

Rant- FDH is a bonehead who clearly doesn't get this business of bounadries with BM

I had a few great days with FDH. Hard days because we were moving but no drama because BM and skids weren’t bothering us. That all started to change last night. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 30 2013 5:10 PM by Step Talk

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