Common Abbreviations

Stepmoms have developed a shorthand for talking with one another while online.

It’s not uncommon for new members on our discussion boards to ask “What does DH stand for?” or “What is a CSM?”

To help you understand the lingo and keep up with all the conversations, we’ve listed the most popular abbreviations below:

 

SM stepmom, stepmother

SMOM stepmom

SD stepdad

SF stepfather

BF boyfriend, birth father, biological father

BD birth dad, biological dad

TM the mom

BM birth mom, biological mom

SD stepdaughter

SS stepson

SK stepkid

SKIDS stepkids

SO significant other

SC stepcouple

DH dear husband

DW dear wife

DD dear daughter

DS dear son

DSD dear stepdaughter

DSS dear stepson

EX the ex wife or girlfriend

FH future husband

FIL father in law

MIL mother in law

BIL brother in law

SIL sister in law

CS child support

CP custodial parent

NCP non custodial parent

PAS parental alienation syndrome

SAHM stay at home mom

IMHO in my humble/honest opinion

KWIM know what I mean?

HTH hope that helps

LOL laugh out loud

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