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
If you are unaware of PAS, I
If you are unaware of PAS, I recommend Divorce Poison - STRONGLY.
If dealing with a mentally ill BM, 'Stop walking on eggshells'.
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“Learn by practice.” - Martha Graham
Oh, but if you want to read
Oh, but if you want to read that one, I can send it to you! I have it, but I don't really need it. I've read what I need out of it. PM me and I'll mail it to you.
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You are not second best, you are not second class. Do not ever let anyone make you feel that way. - 2BLoved
The Dance of Intimacy and
The Dance of Intimacy and The Dance of Anger, both by Harriet Lerner. The Single Girls Guide to Marrying a Man, His Kids, and His Ex-wife: Becoming a Step-mother With Humor and Grace. Stepmotherhood: How to Survive Without Feeling Frustrated, Left Out, or Wicked by Cherie Burns and Supernanny: How to Get the Best From Your Children by Jo Frost. Also, The Woman's Comfort Book by Jennifer Louden is great for any woman in a stressful situation. All of these are great for anyone starting out in a marriage with step-kids and cover most of the problems step-moms face, with practical and useful solutions. I totally wouldn't bother with The Idiots Guide To Step-parenting as it is obviously geared towards actual idiots.
Hope these suggestions helped!
"If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they will kill you." ~Oscar Wilde