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Dsc's - odd or just different
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Legal rights of a step-parent
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AIBU just to expect a thank you?
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A whinge about inequalities
12
Advice on how to deal with my confused, bullied DSD
13
had enough 36 weeks pregant ready to go.
3
Teenagers and a toddler - how do you deal with the age difference?
8
Another step family article in the DM
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It'll soon be over - for now
12
Should I marry him or run for the hills?
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A positive step parent/child article
8
money issues - getting petty
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What do you do when
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Wills and stepchild
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How many of you Step-parents...?
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Lazy step daughter
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Ex visiting SC in your house
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Arrrrrrrrrgh.
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I don't think DSD should stay tonight, DH disagrees..
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Does the relationship change with your disc as they get older?
10
DSc and new baby
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What I've noticed
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so bored of eggshells
13
What a horrible bitch :(
32
Advice on CSA please... what do i do?
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Daily Mail Article "warning to second wives"
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Lady of the house
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AIBU about DSS illness?
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Dp and I would love him to adopt our dd
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Do DCs need contact with the NRP?
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Has your relationship with DSD stayed good if you've known them since babies?
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Bedtime for young skids??
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DH burying his head in the sand as our relationship is in tatters
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First time on here and new to being a step-mum in mental anguish!
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undermined?
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DPs ex says my children and I aren't allowed around his kids
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Tell tales!
14
Feeling pushed out
11
Hiding upstairs....bloody loving it
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Is EOW contact just as hard? Is it fair on the DSC?
12
Impossible logistical situation?
6
It's like Groundhog Day - how the hell do I get my point across? Want to scream!
9
No longer a SP but thought I would update...
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Feel like its an impossible situation with my DSD
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anyone have SDCs living with you full time
6
Don't know where best to post this, (warning may be triggering)
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DSC's mum / Problem
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DSD wants to live with me. what are my rights?
14
What is it like having DSCs 50% of the time?
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Dont agree with the way that partner is bring up his child
7