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
Main Ones
DH/SO = dear husband/significant other
SD/SS = stepdaughter/stepson, people often put numbers after. This is their age. Ex SD14 is a 14-year-old stepdaughter.
BM/BD = bio mom/bio dad (aka your partner's ex)
BS/BD = bio son/bio daughter (your own kids), and people often put numbers after to indicate age. An age after would help differentiate between your bio daughter (BD5) and the bio dad. Some people may also use DS and DD for dear son or dear daughter.
MIL = mother-in-law or your partner's mom.
HCBM equals high conflict
HCBM equals high conflict birth mother. Like to cause drama and court visits
GUBM equals Golden Uterus Birth mom. Thinks she's all that and demands to be worshipped.
Yes, i forgot the ones that
Yes, i forgot the ones that lead most of us to this site in the first place! Not just a mom but the MOTHER of his CHILDREN!
SM - StepMom
SM - StepMom
XW/XH - Ex wife/Ex husband
ILs - Inlaws
MIL/FIL - Mother inlaw/Father inlaw
STB - soon to be
PAS - Parent Alienation Syndrom
POS - piece of sh!t
SK - step kid
BK - bio kid
SS/SD - step son/caughter
BS/BD - bio son/daughter
GUBM - Golden Uterus Bio Mom
CP - Custodial Parent
NCP - Non Custodial Parent
CO - Court Order
EOW/EOWE - every other week/every other weekend in reference to a visitation schedule
Won/Woff - week on/off
Please check out the
Please check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
https://www.steptalk.org/faq#a2