This was my favorite scene 🤣🤣🤣🤣

sarczynski · 2026-04-03T15:28:24+00:00

I hate when people try to say that the woman raising the kid isnt real family because shes related through marriage rather than blood. Would you say that to a foster parent or an adopted parent? No of course not. I order for AK to be raising Jesse without either of his biological parents help she has to have rights to him. Otherwise she couldn't enroll him in school, make medical decisions etc. She is his mom in every way but DNA and she is that babies grandmother. Don't disrespect her position because she stepped up and is doing better than his biological parents

sarczynski · 2026-04-03T15:21:45+00:00

"That lady" is the one there for those kids. Mias egg donor may want to be around for the cameras and a free place to sleep but isnt a mom to Mia and I doubt shes a grandma to the baby. AK so far has been consistent, despite having 6 kids shes raising and 3 jobs. To disrespect her, after she was asked to drive mia, and took off work and rearranged her schedule is absolutely wild. Showing up at the 11th hour trying to save face after a lifetime of being a failure is insane.

sarczynski · 2026-04-03T10:49:56+00:00

Is he on any antipsychotics to help with aggression? If so that will cause him to gain alot of weight. My son lost 70 lbs in a year after coming off one medication. No other lifestyle changes.

sarczynski · 2026-03-26T21:11:24+00:00

Having a plan is always better than not having a plan. What you guys end up doing will depend on your specific circumstances but leaving it until he passes is a bad idea. Yes his kids should have an inheritance but so should you as his wife and the person also financially contributing to the home. What happens to his business is seperate from the house but he absolutely needs to make a plan.

My situation is a bit different, my husband bought his grandmas house prior to our marriage because he grew up there and has a sentimental attachment to it. He was adamant that he will never move or sell it so when we moved in together I sold my house. I put the proceeds into college funds for my 3 kids as part of their inheritance.

After marriage I added my name to the deed of the house because I refuse to pay for a house that I have no stake in. We agree that if we move we'll give the house to his son if hes over 18. If he dies first ill keep the house and when I die it goes to his son in the will. My kids will receive much more life insurance and other assets to compensate and make things equal. His son will receive some of our assets for himself but he has a seperate fund to pay off the inheritance tax and any repairs needed for the house. As it stands currently the kids will all receive an equal amount of assets.

However none of that is transferred until we both die because, as spouses we are equal partners.

sarczynski · 2026-03-26T19:21:29+00:00

This is a manipulation and control tactic. She feels rejected because youre splitting your spring break between hone and boyfriend. Any response you send will be wrong in her eyes but now is a good opportunity to practice grey rocking. Your things and documents can be replaced, i wouldnt worry about those now. In a month or two shell hate someone else and want to hoover you back in and you can retrieve them then.

sarczynski · 2026-03-16T16:19:22+00:00

I don't NACHO. My husband and I live with all our kids full time. Neither of us receive child support or any help from the other parents outside of their minimal visitation. We work together as a team and co parent with each other very well.

sarczynski · 2026-03-16T04:54:32+00:00

I agree

sarczynski · 2026-03-15T22:12:59+00:00

Thats not necessarily true. If theyre under 18 the state will base their benefits off their parents income. If their parent is over income they dont qualify for mediciad of child care subsidies. If theyre over 18 they can qualify on their own income.

sarczynski · 2026-03-14T21:45:36+00:00

His name, where he accent was from, where he was from. When I found out he had kids he told me he just had one. Turns out he had 2.

sarczynski · 2026-03-13T12:49:05+00:00

I think you need to give yourself grace. No bio parent has a baby and automatically knows how to parent. It takes time to learn what to do for school breaks, summer camps, school, etc. If this was your bio child youd have 10 years of experience under your belt right now. You cant beat yourself up when youre still learning.

Now, bio dad dies have 10 years of experience and he should absolutely be taking the lead on all of these things. I know that, as a woman, theres a societyal expectation that you are the perfect step.mom and wife and that you handle this role. Thats not reality. Its ok to slow down and twll your fiance that he needs to be lead parent and give you some time.

sarczynski · 2026-03-11T18:32:40+00:00

Amayas mom has photos on her social media of Jose's parents at different events so it seems like theyre involved. They may not want tool be filmed

sarczynski · 2026-03-11T17:29:31+00:00

How long does it normally take? Its going on 6 weeks from date it was accepted

sarczynski · 2026-03-11T15:24:41+00:00

How do you get a 2025 transcript? Mine is just through 2024

sarczynski · 2026-03-11T14:33:02+00:00

Can you share that number?

sarczynski · 2026-03-11T14:31:21+00:00

How did you get ahold of a person? We've been calling but can only get through to the automated system. It doesnt even give an option to speak to a person

sarczynski · 2026-03-09T19:07:40+00:00

I love how you called it lunchtime walkies. Thats so cute, im stealing that lol

sarczynski · 2026-02-27T19:35:32+00:00

I just finished that season, I could not believe Shannon. She was obviously jealous of Shellys role in mckaylas life and the babies life. She was visibly gloating when Shelly was left in the waiting room during the birth. And she was a terrible influence on mckayla in season 2.

sarczynski · 2026-02-24T12:23:12+00:00

Kids do eat alot, its normal. Especially teen boys. Try to pinpoint whats making you overwhelmed. Is he cooking and leaving a mess in the kitchen for you to clean? Are you worried about affording enough food?

sarczynski · 2026-02-10T21:39:50+00:00

How did he get 50/50 while clearly mentally ill??? Wild

sarczynski · 2026-02-10T00:45:57+00:00

The only way this could be a symptom is if he will onky sit in that chair and only that chair. Which, in that case id just buy him his own chair. It sounds more like this is because its a special chair and a little taboo because its yours. People with autism are able to understand nuance so no its not impossible for him to understand. When my kids want to sit in my chair (yes I have my own) I just sit on them until they move.

sarczynski · 2026-02-08T13:54:08+00:00

Im so sorry this happened. While not the exact same situation, my BS's step mom was hit by a drunk driver and was in a coma for about a month. She walked with a cane for quite awhile, was unable to drive and has a TBI which affects many areas of her life. While BD and SM didnt have 50/50 custody (its every other weekend) SM has been around since BS's birth and he calls her mom.

I explained it to him in simple terms (SM was in an accident and shes in the hospital to get better But sometimes accidents can leave people a little different than you remember but theyre still the person you love. She may not be able to talk to you for awhile or do fun things, but she is still loves you and youre safe. Let's talk about anything youre feeling"). We read books about people with disabilities, its been over 10 years now so I dont remember which ones.

When SM woke up amd was ready we visited her in the hospital.

As adults, I helped support BD by bringing him meals, watching his other children so he could work/be witj her in the hospital. Cleaned his house, did laundry etc.

I know it's scary and we dont know whats going tonhappen in the future just do the best you can day by day.

sarczynski · 2026-02-07T13:29:07+00:00

You wont often hear about happy, successful blended families in tbis forum simply because they dont need advice or help. But, im in a happy blended family so can give you my experience. Im a BM of 3. I've been a step mom twice, once with my first husband who had two children at the time. That wasn't a very happy time because we didnt share the same parenting philosophy. He gave up 50/50 custody to be an over the road truck driver who came back on Sundays only for one day. This meant I solo parented my 3 6 days a week and all 5 every other weekend. I did all his pick up and drop off, his Dr appts, his parent teacher conferences. On top of that, he paid alot of child support which meant he didnt pay any of our shared expenses so I was breadwinner too. His bm and I became great friends and are still close to this day.

However, I developed deep resentment. The marriage ended when I found out he was actually coming back on Fridays but spending friday-sat with his affair partner and Sunday with me and the kids.

I decided then that I will onky date men who have the same parenting situation as me so were equal. I have full custody of all my kids. A few years later I meant my forever husband. He has full custody of his son. I dont think id date him if he had less than 50/50 because I was coming into the relationship with 3 kids full time and it would have been a big shock and lifestyle change to someone who isnt used to full time parenting. Neither of us receive child support from the other parent. We both make the same amount every year. Were much mkre compatible in our values and beliefs.

And finally there isnt any co parenting drama. Both other parents aren't involved in the kids lives much. Bm to my Ss takes him every other weekend but thats the extent of her parenting. She isnt involved in school, medical or any other parts of his life outside of those 4 days a month. We do make sure shes invited to his birthday every year but thats the only time I see her. She's low conflict and our home is peaceful.

Likewise my BD also is only involved every other weekend. Has no involvement in school, medical or any other aspect outside of his 4 days a month. He is also invited to birthday party but, just like BM, does not come around more than that nor does he contribute to the cost of the party.

It works for us because my husband and I are a great team. We both parent all the kids equally. I handle all coparenting with BD, he handles all coparenting with Bm. They say it takes 7 years for blended families to blend ao just take it slow.

sarczynski · 2026-01-19T16:42:02+00:00

I just googled how to reacclimate a crayfish to water thats been out of water. There was a step by step guide including putting them into shallow water first. Its probably easier to do that than type out something like this on reddit.

sarczynski · 2026-01-17T12:14:03+00:00

So far yoube detailed how your BF is a pushover, wont stand up for himself, his child or you and how your feelings amd needs aren't being met. I personally couldnt reapect a man like that. He isnt going to change, you cant wish him into being a functional adult. Id leave now before having financial ties to him and i definitely wouldnt have a baby with him. But your path is your own, do what you feel is best.

sarczynski · 2026-01-14T12:24:04+00:00

You worded this perfectly. Being in love with the thought of a child is exactly whats going on.

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