Thu 26 Jan, 2006 10:45 am - My Stepdaughter is looking into getting into this "FREE" assistance program.
I have lots of information on it but was wondering if anyone knows someone who has completed the program. (view)
Thu 19 Jan, 2006 12:16 pm - Noddy I suppose they do have long waiting lists but when I called they told me as long as she is ready they will see her.
They have an interview process and then they tell the person what type... (view)
Thu 19 Jan, 2006 09:23 am - eoe- other than what seems obvious to both my husband and myself..
Things like, always forgetting :roll: something inside the house when we are already in the car. She seems to always have a... (view)
Wed 18 Jan, 2006 06:09 pm - She does wants to come home.. what now?
Update: My husband and I met with Alleygirl and we put together a plan... a "contract" while she is living in our house.
One of our major... (view)
Thu 5 Jan, 2006 02:49 pm - [quote="eoe"] Because you are so close in age, it should be easy to put yourself in her shoes?-it wasn't that long ago that your were 19?-and just imagine how she may feel about... (view)
Thu 5 Jan, 2006 01:10 pm - ralpheb- I totally commend you for your efforts!!
That is how I look at my situation.. If we (my husband and I together) haven't given her a "real" chance then we can't... (view)
Thu 5 Jan, 2006 12:46 pm - It is not that I want to change her. I want her to have a good chance at a "GOOD" life. I don't want to grow old w/her dad have her coming to our house with kids and a boyfriend to... (view)
Thu 5 Jan, 2006 10:55 am - [quote="ralpheb"] Don't be too quick to blame her mother. [/quote]
Thank you all for sharing your stories with me.
I feel like I have to clarify a few things... This is such a... (view)
Wed 4 Jan, 2006 04:56 pm - [quote="eoe"] You can't blame them if they don't know or weren't taught any better.[/quote]
that is exactly what I told my husband. I made an analogy of a child whom... (view)
Wed 4 Jan, 2006 03:31 pm - Thank you for the support eoe..
I really feel this is the right thing to do. I have heard so many bad stories about stepkids but had i not gotten my parents help at around the same age I... (view)
