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
Comments
So its okay that I pay ss's
So its okay that I pay ss's medical,school, transport and all other bills and be left out? DH is out of work and bm is employed but does nothing towards son's expenses.
BM does not care. She
BM does not care. She abondoned ss and she stays close to us bt does not even buy food for ss. If I do not pay then he wont go to school and his long time wound wont be attended to. What should I do then?
if i may say, why do you pay
if i may say, why do you pay for all this, he's not your child to worry about although i completely see where you are coming from, but it's between the parents, if i were you (and i've done this) cause i'm in the exact same senario (dh doesn't work, so his expenses to his kids become mine IF i can afford it WITHOUT making me and mine go without-which is rare that i CAN do this)
if they do not "want" you there, then cut off all funds and let dh and bm worry about it. (that's what i'd do)
if you discontinue paying for him, and SHE allows him to go without, that would give rights for a HUGE custody battle that she will not win....it's called neglect
that is VERY true ls legally
that is VERY true ls
legally unless granted otherwise by courts, sparents HAVE NO RIGHTS unless given by the spouse
sorry, but they can't have it
sorry, but they can't have it both ways IMHO... if DH and BM are allowing you to step up and pay for medical, school, transport etc., then you should be privvy to decisions made in regards to his well being and if it is going to be a problem for them, then I would immediately cease and desist with your efforts to raise THEIR child.