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
You got it Scubed. The minute
You got it Scubed. The minute I said that I couldn't do this right now I was working he flew off the handle.
Hey girl - just read thru
Hey girl - just read thru your blog posts. I'm inspired by your life - what I read was a story about a woman with hope and positivity about building a life with a man she loved. After having her eyes opened to the reality, and having said hope stomped out of her, she picked herself up and dusted herself off and got the strength to better herself and her kids.
I would just like to say that in some twisted way - your life has served as comfort to me as I am moving through the very same cycle, as many women certainly are. This is EXACTLY why I joined this board and can find solace in a very, very lonely step-parenting world.
I'm wishing you the best of luck, and keep us posed!
LD
Thank you so much. You made
Thank you so much. You made me tear up. Have faith in yourself!!
I agree with goodtimes--do
I agree with goodtimes--do not give up your rights in the interest of getting it done "smoothly"
I have been divorced twice and both times I got NOTHING out of it: no CS, no alimony, no house, no car, no assets whatsoever. Mr. Guilty Daddy gave away everything in his divorce as well--BM sold the house after he signed his rights away. I talk to women who went through a divorce and at least got a house out of it; they are SO much farther ahead than I am financially--I'm stb 54.
We don't have a single thing
We don't have a single thing joint and no kids together so there isn't really much to our divorce. I couldn't afford our house on my own anyway. It's ok, I don't mind renting again. At least then, I don't have to worry about the big stuff!!
Good- then you can start
Good- then you can start fresh with NO bad memories!
You should file first so YOU
You should file first so YOU have more control. The petitioner always has the upper hand.
GO FILE!
How long have you been married? You are entitled to certain things.
Sorry you are going through this.
Only about a year and a half.
Only about a year and a half. I really don't want anything except the furniture that is in my name that I am still paying on.