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
I wonder if it is because
I wonder if it is because most people (unconsciously) assume that as a woman, you automatically feel maternal love toward any child you are exposed to. Unless you've lived it, you have no idea how it feels to deal with the influences of a vindictive BM and her efforts to meddle in and control every aspect of the life that you're trying to build with your husband and his kids.
Oh believe me dreadingit I
Oh believe me dreadingit I live through that mess everyday!
Think I need to buy
Think I need to buy stepmonster like yesterday.
There are a lot of
There are a lot of stereotypes with men and women that seem to be double standards. Another one is that when a woman gives her child up for adoption, she is seen as heroic, but if a guy does the same, he's seen as a deadbeat. Go figure. These are things that need to be changed slowly over time, and the first step is recognizing them.
I think giving your child up
I think giving your child up for it to have a better life (whatever sex you are) is one of the most selfless and noble acts you can do. I applaud these people as I think if I were in their position I may be to selfless to do the right thing.
*selfish*
*selfish*
Same when I divorced. My ex
Same when I divorced. My ex had our D every other weekend. Several people (including my own mother) said he was such a wonderful father for taking care of his own daughter a whole four days a month. No praise for me--not that I needed or expected it. But the double standard bugs me.
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"I'm ashamed of my own gender sometime"