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
I have found that just
I have found that just talking with other people here and there helps sometimes.
One of my friends is a SM to a 19 yo and she JUST started venting to me about all the issues she's had (she was scared to do so before, but she's got me now to help her!).
One of my former co-workers was a good source too. Sadly, she left a couple months ago. She had older SSs but had super good advice.
A few other co-workers are good, one isn't a SM but a BM but her mother makes her feel like a SM sometimes. She also comes to me with questions and is going to be a great BM! I envy anyone who becomes her SM.
I do take new personal contacts carefully because not all understand the complexity of some situations. Sometimes it's just a look like, "Ohhhhhhh, you're a SM toooooo. You get it!" with a nod and a wink.
I have actually met
I have actually met personally with a former STalker, her DH and her Skid. I was on a business trip and was in the area where they live. So we set up to have dinner together.
A very pleasant evening.
I have also attempted to have lunch with a couple of other STalkers but we have not been able to make it happen...... yet.
Not an actually physically meeting group effort but an occasional contact.
I would be interested in a Wine Down Wed SParent get together at some point or even regularly. Or any other day of the week I can fit in.
The golden rule about step
The golden rule about step life - never talk to any one about it, regardless if they are a step parent or not, keep your vents and complaints anonymous.. it's the safest way
Yep- I go with this one! If I
Yep- I go with this one! If I found out Acrat lived next door I'd run a mile- ha ha! Luckily she's on Mars and I'm in Fairyland...!
If I lived next door we
}:) }:) If I lived next door we would've had so much fun lol..... remember Aergia does not live with me }:) }:)
and even if she did, 2 evil SM's are way better then one
We could hatch plans for
We could hatch plans for world domination whilst drinking copious quantities of wine...!
Don't know of any and never
Don't know of any and never met up with any STalkers. The only other stepparent I know is my friends husband and her children would throw water on him first if they both were on fire. LOL
But hey, inthemiddle2, if your ever in South Jersey, let me know!