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 ditto what Sanecatlady
I ditto what Sanecatlady says. Leasing is an easy way to get a very nice vehicle.
But...if she has filed bankruptcy and is driving a Benz, the judge will have a field day.
What never ceases to amaze me
What never ceases to amaze me is that SSs don't see her skewed priorities- she won't pay a bean toward their activities (sports, band, etc...) but constantly has boxes of clothes, makeup, and clothes for them on her doorstep. Sends her kids into a panic telling them that she refuses to pay to live in the school district they've attended since kindergarten, then buys this car. And they're bragging about it to DS12 and DD11.
I wonder if this purchase will affect her refusal to take them to one night of their two weekly sports practices. I imagine she'll want everyone to see her in her new "I'm someone important"-mobile.
Leasing is a cheap(er) way,
Leasing is a cheap(er) way, but you're talking about a vehicle that starts at around $70,000 new. And when you lease a car, the price isn't what's quote on the TV because that price is for a base vehicle, no extras. If you have any extras, that ups the price of the lease. If she's so bankrupt, how did she come up with the lease downpayment? Although, most dealerships are nice enough to roll that into the cost of the lease also....
On the bright side, it's short term.