I have the key, but can I use it??

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I have the key, but can I use it??
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Tue, 02-19-2008 - 1:16pm

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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 3:04pm

Dr Joy Browne (therapist) says that the role of a step parent is not to be the parent but to be a friend to the child.

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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 3:25pm

Dr Joy Browne (therapist) says that the role of a step parent is not to be the parent but to be a friend to the child.

April

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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 4:28pm

This is all true Mark, and Blue Eyes knows that he will not be "dad" but good friend to her. But still there is the financial committment- I make only half what he makes and so he would be taking on a substantial financial role for her I suppose at least to a degee. Her dad, my ex, does chip in and pay his portion and I manage to take care of most her needs at this point. But the future- there will be college, cars, you know- . So it could be the whole ball of wax put together- because

~Pacific~
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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 4:47pm
Wow chickie!!!
 
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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 4:50pm

Thank you :o)


I sooo appreciate the support!!!!


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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 5:33pm
Yes, we have met many friends this way and it has been wonderful. for us, also, it has been invaluable because due to the group we no longer have any need to look for kennels when any of us are out of town. I started a thing where people just post when they need help with dogsitting and someone ALWAYS steps forward and helps. It is really reassuring to watch the group kind of act on their own helping each other out through messages and emails even if I am gone for the day. Some of them meet outside of the meetups for playdates and there have even been a few situations where a lawyer in the group has helped a few out with legal issues with breeders, etc. It has been wonderful for everyone I think and I really am proud of it!
Hope you are feeling a bit more grounded today ( even though you did actually sound it yesterday inside the pain) and I hope tonight goes well for you.....lots of good wishes being sent your way...
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