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
So if you can't control their
So if you can't control their behavior and you are miserable, what are you going to do?
What changes can you make to improve your life and be happy?
Make me happier
I’m gonna let his BF deal with it.
You can only change you. You
You can only change you. You are the one driving him to school, stop doing that. Stop any cooking, cleaning, laundry or paying for any of his bills (if you do). Your SO can pay for 2/3 of every bill and you pay 1/3. If he wants food for his son, he can shop for it himself. Then decide how long you will stay in this situation.
Happy now
I am done with taking him anywhere. His BF can figure out how to do it.
Other family
I can go stay with my sister or mom
MS
I have been living with MS for 25 years now. Yes, now it definitely is in a progressive state. I will find out just how much when I get my MRI in Sept.
He 18 YO
He not a child he’s a man. Stop doing anything for him. Disengage!!! Do you really think the military will want him ? Someone who coul d not finish HS on time. The military really don’t eant losers. So don’t get your hopes up that the military is going to solve your problem
I agree. I hope you have a
I agree. I hope you have a backup plan should the military not want him ... I recommend starting with the rule that once he is out, he does not get back. It's time he started figuring out his life. His father fearing he will lose him to drugs if he has to leave is NOT enough reason for you to put up with his nonsense.