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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I used to get the same
I used to get the same feeling because she was always up to something and it was never good. She loved being a bitch to my husband and if she was being nice (very, very rare), she was really up to something.
When CS ended, not having to deal with her anymore was almost better than having the extra money.
Oh, the exchanges, I almost
Oh, the exchanges, I almost forgot about those. I prayed the whole time he was gone! Especially those early years, before SD was old enough to be picked up/dropped off curbside. My husband had to take someone with him the first year or two just to keep BM from making false accusations. I miss those days not.at.all.
We only have 2 years left,
We only have 2 years left, but my worry is that the communication and need to please won't end there, even though DH swears it will. He has trouble with boundaries. Even our marriage counselor tells him he doesn't have healthy boundaries with her, and that it's not normal or OK.
Seven years later, and I
Seven years later, and I still do too! Nothing like the first few years (no more sweaty/dizziness) but still get that weird sick feeling when I see her ID on the phone or hear her knock on the door. Weird how the body does that to us! Can't wait til the kids are old enough to drive and are out of the house and we can move away.
It's like an instant of
It's like an instant of "fight or flight" for me! I think some people must enjoy that feeling, like BM, they are addicted to that little rush. It just makes me feel like I might barf!