Category: baby mama drama
-
Step-parenting a Narcissists Kid
I know everyone thinks their ex is a narcissist or at least has narcissistic tendencies, but I would bet money on D’s ex being a narc and possibly even bipolar. Coming from a family of bipolar-schizos, I can spot em a mile away. That and being empathic usually helps sort out the shit humans pretty…
-
Fake Shops and Nutrition Stops
Buckle up, Buttercup! Anti-MLM rant coming your way! A fancy new trend I’ve been noticing is “nutrition” shops opening up all over town and within 10-15 miles of town. I bet they have in YOUR area too. A quick Google search will show you just how many. Generally the listings are complete with chalkboard photos…
-
Lie-abetes… It’s a Thing.
When is “enough” actually enough? How much of a paper trail or examples of poor parenting does one need before it’s considered enough to bother a lawyer about? I’m referring to the HCBM (high conflict baby mama) of course. This diabetic journey with our 8 year old has been a whirlwind. Research, doctors visits, more…
-
Knowledge is Power… Isn’t It?
They say you can lead a horse to water, but you certainly can’t make him drink it. or You can lead a human to knowledge, but can’t make him think.
-
Thrive and Shine, Bitches
If you’ve been anywhere but under a rock the past decade or so, no doubt you’ve been inundated with requests from friends and family to *try* their great new product, vitamin, supplement, workout, nail sticker, clothing line, right? Me too. Multi-level Marketing at it’s finest. MLM for short. I’ve nearly fallen into the trap a…
-
Be Nice Until It’s Time Not To Be Nice
Best line from Road House because it’s so fucking true. I’d like to think of myself as a generally level-headed, easy going gal. I love my life and the people in it. Sure, more money and more free time would be nice, but I’m not dying without it. I’m content with our little family unit…
-
A Spoon Full of Insulin Helps the Sugar Go Down
This past Summer, my beautiful, smart, sassy future step-daughter was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic at 8 years old. I had mentioned this in a previous post and talked about dealing with her mother more frequently. The past 7 months have certainly been interesting, navigating not only lack of co-parenting, but with her mother’s…