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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Shes 14 and I just dont
Shes 14 and I just dont understand cuz I never acted the way she does towards my Step Parents
The key word in your first
The key word in your first sentence is that she hates your EXISTENCE....
So it's not you personally, it's just that you exist in her and dear old dad's life.
My sd is just turned 13, and she hates my existence too. All i can say is try not to take it personally, don't let her get away with stuff either though. My OH wuld prefer i ignore whatever shit she pulls so that she will start to like me. Oh F*$K no.... i'll settle for respectful at this point. So, I still treat her respectfully and civilly, but i am not going out of my way for her either.
Gtg good luck
I feel the same way.. thats
I feel the same way.. thats what my hubby says and I'm like oh hell no!! I dont let her get away with shit and thats his "baby" so blah!!! I'm just really confused most of the time acting like I got a handle on this when i wanna pull my damn hair out in reality
I am like Luchay. Whenever SS
I am like Luchay. Whenever SS starts with his crap- I just walk away. Disengaging to an extent helps. When your blood pressure starts to rise from the stress tell yourself "Not my problem" and walk into another room. Now, My SS will follow screaming and once again- walk into another room.
She doesn't hate you- she hates that she can't have her parents together. This is in no way your fault. It will probably never truly hit her on why she feels the way she does (unless she becomes a stepmom herself one day).