【Apple】After mistreating me cuz of a mark on my face, my family asked me for help but I ended up...!

[@ArthurRex131]

The "Grandma" is an absolute angel. Thank God for her.

[@KCohere33]

Yeah, I see that she is more of an adopted grandmother than a real one. To have so much love to give to a stranger is a blessing. Her son and grandson were also great to welcome her into their home after her sorry excuses for parents threw her out.

[@sailormana6249]

This is the best story I’ve heard so far!!!! Loved it and totally knew Ed was in love when he was so adamant about her not being his sister.

[@66DoodleGal]

Helen’s Dad: Give us 20,000. As payment for raising you for 18 years. YOU DON’T GET REWARDED FOR DOING THE BARE MINIMUM AS A PARENT

[@JoshuaMaupin]

They didn't even do the minimum - they never even fed the poor girl! Or bought her new clothes! I doubt they even spent $5k all 18 years.

[@Starbean89]

Nana was a guardian angel for our hero.

[@susanlayton2143]

One time for the people in the back, when they are grown a person DOES NOT have to pay their parents for raising them until they are 18. That is the choice you make when you have a child. And parents always prefer one sibling over the other, that is SO not true, there are many of us that love ALL of our children equally.

[@defender4004]

I once read a study that says that almost all parents have a favourite child. It’s just that most parents try to hide this fact. Also there’s a difference between liking one child a tiny bit more than the other, also very much loved child/children, and loving one child while treating the other like crap as it is often the case in these stories.

[@timothyhansen6581]

To an equal AMOUNT, maybe, but it's never QUITE equal. For example, my brother is 4 years younger than I am, & our sister is 4 years younger than him. I have four years of memories of living in an apartment in Chicago proper with my parents my brother will never have, because he was still a baby when we moved to Lansing, IL. Conversely, my parents have 3 years of memories where it was just me, then 9 months where it was just me but my mother was pregnant, then 3 more years where it was the 4 of us, then 9 months with my mom pregnant with my sister, & then it was the 5 of us until my parents got divorced 4 years after my sister was born. My parents never played favorites, but that doesn't mean there aren't inherent differences in how they treat the 3 of us, just because my sister is the only girl & because of the gap in ages.

[@ArthurRex131]

@@timothyhansen6581 Treating you differently doesn't necessarily mean they love you any more or less than your siblings. THey treat you differently because you're a different person from your siblings.

[@youmadhuh6375]

Nana was just so awesome.. I absolutely loved her... Helen's self esteem & self worth was nonexistent due to her crappy family.. Nana took her in and gave her confidence, love & told her she is beautiful & worthy.. nana, ed and arnold are her real family.. it's not just blood that makes you family...

[@mleighqs]

I really can't stand people who try to play the family card when they go out of their way to mistreat someone then when they feel the person can be of use, come begging and saying "we're family", so messed up.

[@Deanna-f7l]

I loved this one, so sweet. More like this, please!

[@gabybleeker]

Beautiful story, loved every minute. Even teared a little up on the part of little Helen.😥

[@annettekohler1491]

I am impressed. This has been a real story not just some random variations of stealing husbands and becoming a CEO‘s wife, I really enjoyed it, it was a little bit like watching a movie

[@JoshuaMaupin]

"You STOLE OUR DAUGHTER FROM US!" ... No SKANK. You THREW HER OUT after trying to ignore her existence. Why couldn't these "parents" have been " lost" during a police shootout..?

[@marythompson2525]

Oh, I love this story. I am so happy that someone saw more than her birthmark. I can relate with the exception of the birthmark. I wasn't a pretty little girl, and my Mom did treat me differently from my brother. She loved him with all her heart. It wasn't until I grew up she changed somewhat. I was able to keep my appearance up, and I moved and bought my first house. Later in life, I married. So I am happy for her and wish her the best.

[@jfraserfisher]

I love this story, elderly are gems

[@Lenya1]

Thank you for the story, I can totally relate. Sometimes it's just better to cut ties.

[@chrisarbon8200]

An amazing story of strength and love. She overcame such huge misfortune and misery and found a true family. So, so proud of them 😢❤❤❤

[@brendaforbes6275]

Best story in a while!!!!

[@lorettataylor521]

Really enjoyed this story! Many times as I watched the story unfold, I wanted to cry!!

[@5555522255555]

Yeah, me too...

[@retiredhippy-h7y]

Beautiful story. Love Nana, a perfect fairy godmother 😊❤

[@patricialessard6787]

Sounds formiliar, but I enjoyed this story . Thank you ❤😊 Oh , I didn't mean that this story was a redo, I was talking about having in a being similar situation,minus the birthmark.

[@valrieconsigney1851]

I'm not usually emotional but this story made tears fall from my eyes. Thank goodness she had backbone.

[@evelynberrios8164]

What horrible parents and brother. They are entitled and abusive as well as dismissive. Remember, how they destroyed and abandoned their daughter. Don’t be surprised, when she turns her back at all of you. Nana adopted you when you were 6, just a baby. She took care of you all those years and finally at 18, she decided to take care of you and give you the best life. What a wise and wonderful woman. To think you became real family. You have a wonderful husband. Wish both a happy life with many blessings and wonderful life. ♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰

[@ritagomes8762]

One of my favourite stories that I enjoyed from beginning to end. I am so glad OP had Nana in her corner, and later on Arnold and Edward. She got her happy ending, despite her messy and troubled childhood.

[@trishgriffith6667]

I think this was the best story so far very entertaining thank you

[@ReeyaVickery]

I actually cried when they did the flashback of when Helen first met Nana at only 6 years old. 😢

[@gabybleeker]

Omg, I thought I was the only one. 😭

[@socratesporter]

That flashback was so sad. That child was abused. Like the book “a child called it”

[@rocknhippiecat]

Edward is so cute!! I hope they get together!!!

[@lindahill7315]

Good morning from Alabama. This was a great story. Love that nana

[@catsncrows]

You can accept an apology but it doesn't mean you're obligated to do anything.

[@maxied1]

Great story! Absolutely loved it!❤😊

[@FallenAceNC]

This was the best one ever!! Loved this!!

[@monkeynumbernine]

This is a great story 🎉

[@beadyarngal83]

The angel is Nana, she is truly a wonderful woman to take care of Helen. The other angel is Arnold and Edward who saw the real Helen and accepted her for who she is not for her mark on her body. She can't help with that. Helen is very lucky to have those people in her life. Thank god, that Nana found Helen when she was 6 yrs old. If it wasn't for her, who knows where Helen would be today. I hope Helen pay it forward to a child who is being treated bad by the parents. I know I would.

[@blix_xo]

From experience growing up with an abused mother, her leaving was the BEST thing she ever did because had she not followed my Dad to California where he was being stationed in the Navy none of my siblings or I would have been born. She was the oldest of 9 and was pretty much servitude to the family. Relatives have grown up with their heads up their asses and entitled and still don't feel my Mom is worth her salt. Losing her 8 years ago was and still is the one of the darkest moments of my life because it was there I cut ties to majority of those relatives. So while this is fiction this DOES happen. Get out. Stay out. Live for yourself. It will be hard at first but you WILL overcome because if you survived the mistreatment, you can survive anything!

[@sugarcaffeine4blood]

Augh my heart. My paternal grandmother who took care of me is now in a care home for dementia and my maternal grandmother just passed away this spring. I was so busy I didn't get a chance to grieve properly post funeral. so this is helped me.

[@ReeyaVickery]

I really enjoyed this story.

[@beverlyjohnson2266]

You go Nana!!😅

[@timothyhansen6581]

I've never heard about "vascular malformations" until now, but a quick Google search shows that it IS treatable - even curable, in some cases. So, the fact that Helen's parents went the ostracize & belittle route instead - while probably far cheaper - just shows how bad they were as parents. But also, I have to wonder how she could essentially be bleeding into her own chin & neck since practically the day she was born & still be essentially fine physically otherwise.

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

It looks like it depends on the type and location. Some malformations are disfiguring over time, but others don't seem to cause any such issues other than not being attractive.

[@BeatriceCowley-b5b]

Most people choose to be parents (unless you marry someone who has a child already. You may to care for them but you had no say in their existence). Your choice your responsibity. Your child owes nothing to you for raising them.

[@cathyb1273]

Wow, for once I didn't skipped any of it. Still listening at 1.75 but that's all.

[@AlexRising_]

Highkey hope Helen and Edward end up in love, or if not that, then bond like twins “I was a kiiiiiiiiiiiid” YOU WERE 23!

[@karenlommler6473]

I thought that he was her older brother. Twenty three isn't a kid especially compared to a younger siblkng.

[@tricorvus2673]

“It’ll all be your fault!” Nah, it will be your own fault.

[@gabybleeker]

Funny how the word 'birth mark' can be different in other languages. In the Netherlands we call it a wijnvlek literally translated to 'wine mark'. 😄

[@Chris-qf5do]

Nice story.

[@lynnettebanta8751]

One of the best stories I've heard in a while..others sound to much alike

[@katieobrien6987]

Why would she call them mom & dad. At this point I’d be calling them by their last names & calling the cops

[@candicabral3767]

Blah blah blah get to the revenge with the family already!

[@JamesMacDonald-xh8rt]

Lovely background

[@mariantabaksmith6557]

Wait how did they even know where she was? She moved across the country?

[@donnarupert4926]

Nana is my hero🙋🏽‍♀️💋

[@hildavegting1772]

Grandmas son has to be her uncle. Did they not know her? Oh i see, she was not her real grandma.

[@Canada-j6r]

How did Matt know where she lived. There is always a thought it would be peaceful but ………

[@loriannscott9150]

I have a similar condition. My birthmark is dark brown. It covers half of my lower chin neck and upper back. I was called two face based off of batman when I was a kid in the 80's. People are cruel. But I got the last laugh I'm 42 and I still look like my late 20's.

[@teddymanguerra]

People who are ignorant are like that.

[@crystalhamilton3973]

They're jealous because they don't have your beauty mark.

[@AshendaFiremyst]

BEAUTIFUL STORY!

[@jacquelinecallejas1390]

Wait the son is OLDER? He gets to stay past 18? Geebus this family is messed up. Especially not giving her warning.

[@AnnRoman-z1p]

Sweet story until the parents came in.

[@5555522255555]

Bond money... Not one damn penny...now get lost!

[@tinyvanuffelen7918]

This was a long story , but nice

[@paulahowlett8452]

If op has such a Birth mark, why didn't she see about laser surgery to remove it

[@monikanordgren5844]

You are so rude Matt.

[@paulywhit2783]

If she does not have a cellphone how are they having this conversation?So she does have a phone .

[@paulywhit2783]

Sorry I thought this was one of those text stories

[@kelleywheeler7980]

Nana's son and grandson are related to Helen too...

[@luperamirez6875]

Who actually texts a face to face conversation?

[@gdangeldth]

I wonder what culture this is referencing.

[@chandranelson2772]

Something somewhat similar happened to me, and I live in the US.

[@JonathanAndrew-j3l]

Let Matt rot in prison

[@whistlerwind7422]

I can't stand it when these VAs try to do children voices. They always sound like those annoying high pitched, over the top cartoon voices.

[@richardblack290]

Makes no sense

[@richardblack290]

Too long

[@НиколаСтаменковић]

I must skeep some parts.​@@richardblack290

[@candicabral3767]

Oh my God, this story just dragged on forever. I kept hoping they would get to a point. Boring. Worst story ever.

[@SandraBagans]

Sorry Mom and Dad you tossed your daughter away so don't bother trying to get back in her life now that she has money.

[@dinahbeverly7212]

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