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Confessions of a Wicked Stepmother: February 2010

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Thursday, 11 February 2010. Ushering in the winds of change. The latest from Wicked Steppiesville is that I am to be an ex-IT support engineer sooner than I had anticipated! This isn't a relationship, we don't have kids, we don't need mediation or ongoing contact. I.Want.To.Leave. Simple. The only thing I would like to talk to them about is their ridiculous notice period. 3 months, for an IT support monkey? I clearly sound most of the time like someone who doesn't really like kids! Nine Kinds of Crazy.

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Confessions of a Wicked Stepmother: PCSD - the new disorder on the block. A Study, Part 1.

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Saturday, 2 January 2010. PCSD - the new disorder on the block. A Study, Part 1. You've heard of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, right? Well, I'd like to introduce you to Post Christmastic Stress Disorder. In our next issue we will explore how we can treat existing PCSD, identify the warning signs and stop it developing further, and even prevent it completely. 3 January 2010 at 18:11. Looking forward to reading part II. G. 4 January 2010 at 05:46. Well - lets just say, this study shows that . Sometimes y...

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Confessions of a Wicked Stepmother: March 2010

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Tuesday, 2 March 2010. There are big changes afoot in the Wicked Steposphere. As regulars will know from my recent postings, 2010 is the year of change for me. It's also the time that I decide to stop putting myself last, and go out there and be responsible for my own destiny and happiness. So it's easier for all I figure if Wicked Steppie just kinda vanishes on those days. However, there is a danger with any community that you can get a little too sucked in to it all and base your identity too much arou...

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Confessions of a Wicked Stepmother: Whatever happened to Wicked Steppie?

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Tuesday, 28 June 2011. Whatever happened to Wicked Steppie? WowI was browsing a friend's blog today and I found a link on her site to one of the stepmum blogs I used to check out. And there, on that blog, was a link to mine. I've just spent the past half hour re-reading everything I posted on there. Remembering what my life was like back then, and thinking how different everything is now. With it all. But I wanted to enjoy life, not just. And what of my former SD? Soif anyone's still reading, I'm still o...

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Confessions of a Wicked Stepmother: Sometimes you just have to enjoy being smug

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Tuesday, 19 January 2010. Sometimes you just have to enjoy being smug. It seems BM's idea of a good present is just one that's the latest model of the last one. Yes, she has imagination in spades, this lady. Is it electronic? Check Is it shiny? Check I swear, she's as discerning when shopping as a magpie in a jewellery store. But the weekend brought new revelations, and proved to me once again that while BM might triumph in the skirmishes, there's a long way to go yet in this game. Stepped in H-E Double L.

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Confessions of a Wicked Stepmother: June 2011

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Thursday, 30 June 2011. It's now well over a year since I ceased to be a steppie. I thought I'd post a few reflections on how I feel about step-parenting now, as opposed to a year ago, and see how things have changed. The big question: Would I do it all again? I didn't need to do so much. Tuesday, 28 June 2011. Whatever happened to Wicked Steppie? With it all. But I wanted to enjoy life, not just. I guess I've spent the past year recapturing some lost youth really.we've been to festivals, which is so...

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Confessions of a Wicked Stepmother: January 2010

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Tuesday, 19 January 2010. Sometimes you just have to enjoy being smug. It seems BM's idea of a good present is just one that's the latest model of the last one. Yes, she has imagination in spades, this lady. Is it electronic? Check Is it shiny? Check I swear, she's as discerning when shopping as a magpie in a jewellery store. But the weekend brought new revelations, and proved to me once again that while BM might triumph in the skirmishes, there's a long way to go yet in this game. Nine Kinds of Crazy.

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Confessions of a Wicked Stepmother: July 2009

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Monday, 27 July 2009. Just Call Me Saint Steppie. Well I've been in line for stepmotherly sainthood this week and the kid's not even here! A few months ago, I actually had a chat with the BM that didn't involve abuse being thrown in my general direction. BM mentioned their holiday (that they are on now) and could we give SD a bit of spending money for it. Guardedly, I said with my sweetest smile, that I would ask DP but I was sure it wouldn't be a problem. So I drove to the witch's lair on my lunch break...

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Confessions of a Wicked Stepmother: October 2009

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Tuesday, 27 October 2009. Another year, another landmark. My SD turned 11 last week. She's turning into a little lady before our very eyes! Well, I've done the Steppie's Cop-Out and left it in DP's hands. As far as I'm concerned, he's the parent, he makes the decision and he takes any flak for the decision he makes. I'm happy that SD has come to me and wants to do this, but DP has got to decide whether getting rid of a few split ends are worth the potential row. Wednesday, 14 October 2009. As stepmothers...

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Confessions of a Wicked Stepmother: January 2009

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Sunday, 18 January 2009. Blissno skid, no family. Well it's been a while, but at last, DP and I have managed to have a weekend at home, to ourselves, without SD or having to visit any family. Blissful! But I got a raise at work, and passed an exam, so it's overall been a good weekend. I've had the chance to recharge my batteries, so by the time I come back from my break next weekend, I will hopefully feel more positive, and have some more energy to put into stepmothering. Tuesday, 13 January 2009. So thi...