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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Jealous. Haha
Jealous. Haha
#5.
#5.
Been there. I now have no
Been there. I now have no verbal communication agreement
#5. They have a notebook that
#5.
They have a notebook that goes between homes, however since their last mediation, BM was told that she needs to start making attempts to co-parent properly with SO, so now she has gone from her bullshit fluffy notebook entries to trying to exchange bullshit info with SO at pickup *sigh. I wish she'd just shut her trap all together.
text and rarely at that.
text and rarely at that. Phone calls are so rare I couldn't tell you the last time I heard my exh's voice. Unfortunately in 2 weeks I get the joy of an hour with him (student led conferences fun)
SO only communicates by text. if BM calls he hands his phone to his kids since they have co'd phone time (tues, thurs) if she tries to call any other time it goes to VM.
My FDH does #2 and#5.... He
My FDH does #2 and#5.... He has the issue of her not telling him important stuff or her not paying attention to important information so he has to constantly remind her of stuff! She sometimes acts like she wants to co parent normally and then other times she pretends like it kills her to have any contact with him. It's so up and down with her.
They are adults now so he
They are adults now so he doesn't communicate at all.
But before that, they exchanged a notebook for anything important. Only phone calls were allowed if there was a last minute change in the pickup/drop off schedule.
Of course, BM broke the CO of No Contact a few times. Usually not for a very good reason, either.