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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His ashes?
His ashes?
yes.
yes.
Im sorry.
Im sorry.
Tuff, I am so sorry. Sending
Tuff, I am so sorry. Sending you lots of hugs.
much needed, danke.
much needed, danke.
When I get home tonight, I
When I get home tonight, I will take a picture of Sheba's resting place in my room and text it to you.
You know you're in my thoughts....
Tuff, I'm so sorry about
Tuff, I'm so sorry about Grandpa. I definitely felt some comfort when I was able to get Mr. P's ashes and now have him at home. {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
I have a bookmark from DPW (I
I have a bookmark from DPW (I think, apologies if I am wrong) to an artist that takes some of the ashes and makes this amazing necklace. I've held onto it because I want to do that eventually. It's been almost 4 years and I'm still not quite there but this necklace is beautiful.
I don't know if I could bring
I don't know if I could bring myself to open the urn...
Friends of mine are trying to talk me into getting a painting made of Mr. P, but CRIKEY!! I can't afford it.
thank you guys, all of ya's
thank you guys, all of ya's <3
As I am older I have lost so
As I am older I have lost so many of my long term best doggie friends. When I lost my first love - who was the love of my life - I thought I would die from the pain. Seriously it was like being boiled in oil. It took me a long time to get over him.
My second dog never really bonded with me like the first. But I still loved him to death. I put him down within an hour of finding out his terminal medical situation. Unlike my first dog who I now know that I waited too long.
My third dog I really had no choice - he had spinal cancer that even the best specialists said had no good outcome. I had him put down right away although it killed me.
My fourth dog is now 10 years old. He's only 10 - I love him to death just like the others. I so hope that he and I have some more years together.
There's something comforting
There's something comforting about bringing them home. Mine are going to be put in the ground with me.
Are you my sister?! Nah,
Are you my sister?! Nah, she's a confirmed bachelorette.
Love and hugs Tuff, may he
Love and hugs Tuff, may he rest peacefully in a special place in your home.