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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Oh, my surgery was almost 30
Oh, my surgery was almost 30 years ago and it was a disaster. I'm a physical therapist and the patients I see with "carpal tunnel" usually have other things going on up the arm to the neck, etc; it's just the wrist and hand that makes the most noise. Given the advances now in neurological approaches, there are better ways to handle this, in most cases. Good luck!
I had it done a few years
I had it done a few years ago. It was definitely worth it. I experienced numbness in my fingers for years. I would have to stop typing and hang my hand down to get circulation back. Figured I could live with that and did for about 4 years. Then I started having pain and I couldn't even cut my meat. Had the surgery and haven't had a problem since. Definitely went well for me. I know other co-workers who have had it done also and they thought it was well worth it.
That's where I am hanny. My
That's where I am hanny. My hand locks up on me all the time and goes numb :/