Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
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I agree with you, the kids
I agree with you, the kids pick up on any difference of opinion between parents and hone in on the parental option that they choose to go with. This happened to DH and I, so I know it first hand. The awful truth is that some kids are so manipulative that bio parent believes the bullcrap and, I believe, that is what causes the most friction in relationships.
Oh yes...I had to
Oh yes...I had to painstakingly point out behaviors that were outright manipulative to SO. It took him awhile but he finally saw it
I'm whole heartedly with Dog
I'm whole heartedly with Dog Person on this...
My SKids do try to play one of us off of the other (I say no & they go around me & ask SO) but that's a normal kid behavior that only gets worse if both parents don't nip it in the bud.
sd19 definitely thinks there
sd19 definitely thinks there are sides, and she thinks we are equals as well. i thought by now she would understand that we are not. i think she has finally grasped the concept of us having different roles in fdh's life, but she still thinks we are equals. she thinks she can tattle to him if she isn't happy about something i have done or said or won't do, and i will get punished like a child. i'm pretty sure the reason he didn't hear anything out of her on father's day is because she is mad that he won't punish me for not being her damn nursemaid/midwife/wet nurse like she thinks i owe it to her to be.
It's a FAMILY CIRCLE! There
It's a FAMILY CIRCLE! There are NO sides.
Exactly.
Exactly.