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.
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Wtf. So everyone in the
Wtf. So everyone in the family takes precedence over your portion of the family and you simply must kiss all of their asses at all times?
Yea.....hell no.
Basically, yes. SIL and SD
Basically, yes. SIL and SD matter the most I guess.
Jeebus. Ignore is all you can
Jeebus. Ignore is all you can do with that logic.
I'm so glad your DH is
I'm so glad your DH is ignoring his mother. Kudos!
Me too. Usually I hate when
Me too. Usually I hate when he deals with problems by ignoring them, but maybe it's best in this case. Seriously these people just never freaking stop with the drama.
I get that but sometimes it's
I get that but sometimes it's worse to engage them in any way. Your MIL seems to be one of those cases.
I love it
"We all need to have our focus on getting her better AND its all our burden to bear."
I love it. How about SD working on herself to get better and taking responsibility for being a pain in the a$$ burden. Oh, i forgot, she's probably too sensitive and anxious.
Yep - nevermind that SIL is
Yep - nevermind that SIL is 32 (DHs older sister lol) and a capable adult. MIL wants her babies to be dependent forever.
doing your part
You and DH are doing your part. A person with her serious health issues should not be at a children's birthday party. Everyone knows that small kids are little germ factories. (Knowing that must be why SIL did not invite her brother's children to her child's party.) (Unfortunately you have to imagine the tone of my response .)
Good job on ignoring, DH.
Good point!
Good point!
You know how MIL is thinking
Her DD and GD comes in at number one. There ass are ready for kissing. Everybody comes in last. No changing her mind. Only think to do is disengage from that circus