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Should I or should I not say anything about graduation

So, SD 18 came over first of April to get her birthday loot. DH went ahead and gave her a generous check as a combined birthday / early graduation gift (for a car). read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 9:49 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

Oh I can't wait for the sobbing

I called the skids in yesterday to tell them that because they(supposedly, hopefully) will be with their mother on father's day that we will celebrate father's day this Sunday. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 9:17 AM by Step Talk

SD17 who keeps telling us she doesn't live here

...which is her way of getting out of chores. She'll come over for the weekend but refuse to do chores because, "I don't live here. I shouldn't have to clean her house." read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 9:05 AM by Step Talk

Why does she treat DH like a deadbeat?!

SS puked at school yesterday. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 9:05 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

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

O/T: Having troube with younger dog bullying our older dogs. Any advice?

We have three dogs. I am going to leave the breeds out just because it's a little too specific. Our oldest is 9 year old male, very large breed. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 8:16 AM by Step Talk

DH seems a little upset - what do you think?

We've been talking about buying a home at the end of the year. Okay, DH has been pushing for us to buy a home. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 7:56 AM by Step Talk

Poll - Delete and block or ignore and store?

Just reading 4evers blog and wondered what the most popular tactics are when it comes to BS communications directly from bio-parents to step parents? Delete and block or ignore and store? read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 7:54 AM by Step Talk

BM - are you lonely!?!

Well, BM has a tendency to text my SO a lot more than she needs to. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 7:12 AM by Step Talk

I LOVE laughing at BM1 and her shitty life... and being annoyed with MIL

...and I DON'T feel bad about it! BM1 got an eviction notice back in February (for unpaid rent of course). read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 7:10 AM by Step Talk

In case you're wondering why my generation and others beneath me are so spendy

It's probably because of places like their elementary schools where what they do in large part, is to extract as much money out of you as they can. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 7:06 AM by Step Talk

Is disengaging possible at this point?

We've been custodial parents to skids for nearly 2 months. They're driving us crazy. How can I disengage when I'm now one of the primary care givers? read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 7:04 AM by Step Talk

Why Do I Care What The SKIDS Eat?

The SKIDS have camp and have to pack their own lunches. I bought them red pepper as their healthy item since it's the only thing they like (They are the only ones who will eat it). read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 6:19 AM by Step Talk

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