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 have a blended family with
I have a blended family with one stepson. He is 32, but often still acts like a child. He had a stroke when he was young and has reasoning issues. I do my best to love him and I often care for his daughter. Sometimes I feel that if I do not always do as he wishes that he will somehow prevent me from spending time with her. It is difficult because I love her so much! I love him too, but he makes me feel manipulated and I hate that part of it. I think I will be visiting this site often. It is the first site I have found that helps step parents deal with the difficult issues we face.
I think I've joined you
I think I've joined you there.
I LOVE your blog post title. I am going to get Tshirts, buttons, etc...
Hmmm...might be time to change my quote from "Parental love is unconditional, relationships are reciprocal." ~Zen
To "I'm in f#ckoff mode." ~ Notthemomma
Yep...I like it.
And on my FB page I think I'm going to update my status with=
IIFOM
I think you've just created a new abbreviation!!!!
It's a mode I've come to
You know...for 2 years now I
You know...for 2 years now I haven't been nasty when they've been just little jerks. I took the stance that while they are the ones doing it, they are children. Yesterday I took the stance that, well, someday these children will be adults and if everyone allows them to treat others like total crap- well that's not helping them or preparing them for the real world. Ignore me- I ignore you, brush me off, you'll get the same brushoff. In fairness- I don't even care that it's her reject mother filling her head full of crap. She's smart enough to see through it.
I really don't like christmas...really really don't. I already decided no more money of mine is going toward the little snots. They're his. If he wants to blow his money, let him. Might make him a bit more selective though as bills still must be paid and HE is on a limited income.