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
It's hard to say goodbye to
It's hard to say goodbye to friends like Mr. P. I'm very sorry for your loss. Sadness.
Thank you. I feel so lost
Thank you. I feel so lost without him.
I am so sorry. May he be
I am so sorry. May he be waiting over the rainbow bridge with his tail wagging and his pain gone (hugs)
Thanks, Mon. I can't stop
Thanks, Mon. I can't stop crying or cursing God. I am so lost.
Im so sorry Aniki..I totally
Im so sorry Aniki..I totally understand. Sending you huge massive virtual hugs..xx
Thanks, IslandGal. I'm just
Thanks, IslandGal. I'm just broken into pieces.
Thank you, renewal.
Thank you, renewal.
Thank you, LF.
Thank you, LF.
Aniki, I am so sorry for your
Aniki, I am so sorry for your loss. If our love alone were enough to save our beloved pets from death, we would never let them go.
Be gentle with yourself and know this - Mr. P knew your heart, maybe better than you know it yourself. He could see into it. He KNEW you did the best for him, and still knows that nothing you did or did not do could change the journey he was on.
Give yourself time to grieve his loss.
I lost my last little one six months ago and each day the sorrows become lighter and the loving memories (of healthy and happy days) become clearer.
Thank you, 2Tired. I don't
Thank you, 2Tired. I don't know that I will ever recover from losing him.
Thank you, itsallgood. He
Thank you, itsallgood. He went from stumbling to not being able to walk or even wag his tail. I couldn't let him hurt any more.
Thank you, Heaven. I feel
Thank you, Heaven. I feel shattered.
Thank you, Second.
Thank you, Second.
Oh, my dear friend-you know
Oh, my dear friend-you know that I share your pain.
You gave him a great life and he knew how much you loved him.
Hopefully, he will find Sheba and they can trash talk us
Thank you, WOB. I am having a
Thank you, WOB. I am having a terrible time even concentrating.
Oh Aniki, {{{HUGS}}}. I'm so
Oh Aniki, {{{HUGS}}}. I'm so very sorry for your loss and heartache.
Please know that all of us pet lovers understand the pain you are going through.
Thank you, JustAgirl.
Thank you, JustAgirl.
Thank you, nobodysbabynow. I
Thank you, nobodysbabynow. I certainly hope so.
I am so sorry, honey. Really
I am so sorry, honey. Really nothing to say that truly helps and although it sounds lame, it is true that he is no longer in pain.
This is NOT payback for your sins, it's just life and sometimes life sucks.
Thank you, hereiam. I still
Thank you, hereiam. I still feel like I didn't do enough for him.
Be angry at losing him. And
Be angry at losing him. And then with time, be grateful for all the love he brought to your life. And then be proud you were able to make his so joyous.
Tight squeezes for you, Aniki.
Thank you, Hennypenny. I wish
Thank you, Hennypenny. I wish I could have done more.
Thank you, Llilac.
Thank you, Llilac.
I'm so sorry ((hugs))
I'm so sorry ((hugs))
Thank you, mommadukes.
Thank you, mommadukes.
Thank you, granny. It takes
Thank you, granny. It takes everything to get out of bed.
Thank you, Cocktail.
Thank you, Cocktail.
Damn Aniki. I'm sorry. I'm
Damn Aniki. I'm sorry. I'm don't have any words of comfort but I do want you to know that you and Mr. P were meant for each other. The best thing you can do to honor him is to be kind to yourself- that's what he would want.
Thank you, robin. I also
Thank you, robin. I also believe Mr. P and I were meant for each other.
Thank you, guppies.
Thank you, guppies.
Thank you, Lupa.
Thank you, Lupa.
Thank you, monkeysee. I am
Thank you, monkeysee. I am broken.
I'm sorry isn't even enough.
I'm sorry isn't even enough. That is so hard. Take your time to grieve for your baby, but know you were an amazing dog mom. All we can hope for is a happy life for our precious dogs and you gave Mr. P that, and more. It's so hard, I know. I'm thinking of you, keep us updated as to how you're holding up, take care. <3
Thank you, AJanie. I'm not
Thank you, AJanie. I'm not holding up well at all.