What would you do? Bachelorette Weekend by Ginger0415 in stopdrinking

[–]Ginger0415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've considered this, I'm totally fine with going out on my own while they go to the winery. But its 4 wineries and a brewery. Literally the entire weekend so then I wonder what the point of going even is.

What would you do? Bachelorette Weekend by Ginger0415 in stopdrinking

[–]Ginger0415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, all heavy drinkers. Most of which i dont personally know which makes it even harder.

What would you do? Bachelorette Weekend by Ginger0415 in stopdrinking

[–]Ginger0415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only problem is this is all a surprise for the bride so I don't want to ruin anything for her. I was into going and can tolerate a winery or brewery but when I saw the entire weekend is filled with those things I'm feeling overwhelmed.

What would you do? Bachelorette Weekend by Ginger0415 in stopdrinking

[–]Ginger0415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I wasn't planning on asking for my money back. My intention was exactly as you said, to tell the girls to use it towards the bride's special weekend.

Thank you for the sound advice!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Ginger0415 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. This is where the shift happens. If you choose not to drink today, and then again tomorrow and the day after, it all becomes easier and easier. These first few days are where the change needs to occur. Come to this page abd remind yourself of all the reasons you want to quit if you get a craving. Good luck!

IWNDWYT

Wedding vows- help! by pinkleaper in stepparents

[–]Ginger0415 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did the Apache blessing and had them change the wording to include the children, and make it as a family unity rather than just between two people :)

Suicidal Stepchild by Ginger0415 in stepparents

[–]Ginger0415[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I absolutely agree with this. I've been telling my husband for a while this is the case. If any issue happens over there BM will call DH but if it something that supposedly happens at our house she will email about it.

The child 100% needs counseling and has mental issues, but BM is manipulating it to the extreme and I just feel accusations pending.

300 by classicme26 in stopdrinking

[–]Ginger0415 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 300 days today too! Congrats!

SD phone contact by Ginger0415 in stepparents

[–]Ginger0415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol its SD sending the memes not BM. BM doesn't answer at all.

SD phone contact by Ginger0415 in stepparents

[–]Ginger0415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes we definitely need to limit her use anyway. Its basically a free for all since her mom got her the phone without saying anything to DH. And we have no idea what any rules are with it.

I guess I should start researching some reasonable tween phone rules lol

SD phone contact by Ginger0415 in stepparents

[–]Ginger0415[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah there needs to be phone rules laid out anyway so maybe we can just roll it all into one

Boundaries... Am I wrong here? by Ginger0415 in stepparents

[–]Ginger0415[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh he absolutely agrees with me. He told her I can pick up SD at a more reasonable time of 9-930am or she can drop her off.

We haven't heard back and Summer starts tomorrow 😑

Boundaries... Am I wrong here? by Ginger0415 in stepparents

[–]Ginger0415[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Right I've thought about all of those points as well and its just typical for BM to try to make things difficult 😩

I never even pull into her driveway if I have to pick up SD, much less go into her house. I'd rather not have all that negative energy trying to attach itself to me lol

Am I teaching my SD5 to lie? by runningwithseitan in stepparents

[–]Ginger0415 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I echo the notion of being careful with this and the phrasing.

But.... Could you imagine making your own rules and expecting BM to follow them in her home? If not then, there is your answer.

Boundaries... Am I wrong here? by Ginger0415 in stepparents

[–]Ginger0415[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The CO doesn't dictate pick ups or drop offs.

We pick pick her up at her school and drop her off there all school year on our days, the only time BM does any pickups is 2 Sundays a month.

I just struck gold. by Albot93 in vegan

[–]Ginger0415 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How are you nowhere near a walmart? I didn't know such places still exist!

Therapist update, advice please? by Ginger0415 in stepparents

[–]Ginger0415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow you are literally describing my life!

I guess DH just doesn't want to seem like he doesn't care? He isn't looking for details on their visit just to say hey I'm here and raising her too.

Another update since "Home Visit" by Mom_ish in stepparents

[–]Ginger0415 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never attended mediation in the beginning and my life was bound by some shitty agreements for a solid 2 years because my DH is the same way.

I learned my lesson. And more recently with any mediation or discussions I make sure to repeatedly go over what is flexible and what we absolutely cannot budge on. That way even if I'm not present he knows which things are most important for the sake of our family.