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
Welcome! From the FAQ portion
Welcome!
From the FAQ portion of this site:
What do the abbreviations mean?
Here are just a few (for now):
sm = stepmother
sd = stepdad
bm = biological mother
bf = usually biological father but every now and then some use for boyfriend
sd = step daughter
ss = step son
bs = biological son
bd = biological daughter
dw = darling wife
dh = darling husband
dd = darling daughter
ds = darling son
poa = power of attorney
cs = child support
mil = mother-in-law
fil = father-in-law
pas = Parental Alienation Syndrome
Thank you
Thank you
Don't forget: POS (piece of
Don't forget:
POS (piece of shit)
IMO (in my opinio)
IMHO (in my humble opinion)
CO (court order)
PITA (pain in the ass)
PAS - Parental alienation
PAS - Parental alienation syndrome.
BOB - Battery operated boyfriend (or, the lover that only gives, never takes. Except maybe a fresh battery once in a while.)
GBM - Grand Bio mother (or, biomon's mom. Skid's maternal grandmother.)
And my FAVORITE MOTY MOTHER
And my FAVORITE MOTY MOTHER OF THE YEAR!
For the longest time, before
For the longest time, before stumbling on the FAQ page, I thought "DH" meant d*ck head, not Darling Husband. I think both can apply, though.
SO - Significant Other
SO - Significant Other (committed relationship, not married)