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
I don't blame you. If my DH
I don't blame you. If my DH had ever put me in my place, instead of his busybody family or bitch BM, we would not be together, today.
Leaving with your child will
Leaving with your child will speak volumes and if that doesn't wake him up to be a more loving and supportive H....I don't know what will. Take care of you and know that you and your son deserve the best.
I’ve already left him twice
I've already left him twice and every time he would "change" for a while then go back to how he was originally. I was stupid for coming back the first time. Even stupider for coming back the second but I will NOT come back a third time.
Now, THAT speaks volumes. He
Now, THAT speaks volumes. He doesn't want to change.
That’s why
That's why I'm done. I'm going to be nice one last time and stay until Thursday since his girls aren't in day care or after school program, so I'll be here to get them on and off the bus and take care of them until his day off on Friday. Only reason why I am doing this is because I do love his girls and want them to finish the school week on a good note. And it'll give me time to pack all of mine and DS's things so I don't have to come back for the rest.
Sometimes that is the only
Sometimes that is the only solution for protecting yourself and your children.
Hats off to you! If my ex had
Hats off to you! If my ex had ever once stood up for me instead of turning against me and siding with his mother, his kids, his ex, etc. we would still be together today. This is the reason I left him and my life is so much better now. It was the best decison I ever made. Find a man who is a real man who will parent like a parent is supposed to and one who also can set boundaries with his mother and his ex.
Take care of yourself and
Take care of yourself and your child. I hope that your departure goes as smoothly as possible with little drama.