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
The final piece to the
The final piece to the puzzle, I love it!!!
Had no idea about the depression part but it does make sense.
Point one: Step Back - let
Point one: Step Back - let the child have as much alone time as he needs to spend with his dad.
Well, I DO NOT agree with this. If that was correct most of us would just have to step back and step out. Some Skids would definitely take advantage of this.
I don't believe that's what
I don't believe that's what she meant.
The biggest error I think new SM's make is jumping in with both feet, instead of testing the waters instead.
Now I was still in the water testing phase the first year or so I was with DH. My error came when DH's kid came to live with us. DH assumed this was okay with me (he never asked me my opinion). Then he starting putting mommy tasks on my shoulders, which I stupidly accepted because I assumed that's what I was supposed to do.
I have a feeling I would have been much better off if I stuck to my guns, spoke up with DH and explained it's not my job to be her mommy.
Now I do everything I can to get out of doing family things. DH and his kid need their one on one time and I need peace and quiet.