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
DH and BM included a clause
DH and BM included a clause in the parenting plan that on the parent's b-day, they get the kids regardless of whose scheduled time it is. I thought it was weird. Of course, I'm a childless woman so the thought of spending my birthday doing kid things sounds more unappealing than getting a root canal on my b-day.
After a couple of years of getting to know these kids, I know why they did that. The only way they would be able to get those self centered brats to acknowledge them is to force them to celebrate with them.
I would HOPE this clause
I would HOPE this clause doesn't mean YOUR birthday! Ughhhhhh My kids take me out on my birthday and same on their dads birthday. Skids do nothing for nobody. DH and I go on a bike ride alone for his birthday. My birthday is on a major holiday, so I come second.
No way! It's for BM and DH's
No way! It's for BM and DH's birthdays. DH already knows better if a skid visit falls on my b-day. He has to make other plans....for them. I don't even care what: trade with BM, skip a visit, arrange a sleepover at a friend's, visit the grandparents. Just keep them away from me.
Merc - same with Mother's
Merc - same with Mother's Day. I am a mom and I want to be kid free on Mother's Day.
See, this is what I'm used
See, this is what I'm used to. My friends and family who have kids joke around about it being THEIR day and the last thing they need to do is cater to kids on THEIR day. I guess I have weird friends.
But she's so concerned about
But she's so concerned about him not being involved enough in her life. :sick:
^^^^^Exactly. She is truly
^^^^^Exactly. She is truly unbelievable. I think it's safe to say that FDH and DD19 are closer than he and SD have ever been. And that's sad.
Hahahaha! Yup, can't keep her
Hahahaha! Yup, can't keep her phone away from her belly or face long enough to use it to call her dad! She probably posted how it's a wonderful day because this is the anniversary of the birth of one of half of her ride into the world! After all, it's all about her!
Usually it's a slow slide
Usually it's a slow slide into nothingness.
First the half-assed "gifts." In Chef's case:
1. the hastily printed inkjet card with ink still wet
2. the lottery tickets (one for each skid)
3. The tongue depressor book mark--namely a tongue depressor with smiley face on it written in sharpie.
4. The key fob that obviously came out of one of those "claw game" machines
5. The age inappropriate birthday card that includes a "joke" about how ancient biodad is (picked out by the BM, of course)
Soon nothing. No call, not even a lame gift.
Tongue depressor? That is
Tongue depressor? That is more insulting than no card or gift at all. :O