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 have been to that site
I have been to that site before, but when I post any questions about my step situation, I make sure to not use 'us' or 'we' feel such and such. because they WILL attack you, but *legally* speaking, step parents dont have any say in their step kids situation anyway, and that's all their trying to say, except I have thought it went a little too far before.
Yes, I made sure to follow
Yes, I made sure to follow the rules and keep the "we" and "us" language out of it. Still, they were very nasty and I've read many other times when they jump on SMs and SDs who post. Since it's a volunteer site, wouldn't it be better for people who don't want to give free advice to steps...to just not give it?
yeah I have seen them jump on
yeah I have seen them jump on SM/SD's who didnt say we or us AT ALL. I agree with you though! but I bet they would say we could find another free advice site if we didnt want to be jumped on!