I Gave My Son Up For Adoption And Never Told My Parents Until Now...

[@MarkNarrations]

Hey all sorry it's late. Been a full on day, enjoy 😁❤❤❤

[@jonathanreid2237]

Thanks for uploading even just one! Really makes my day

[@MarkNarrations]

Thank you so much 😁❤

[@LadyJoolree]

I'm likely to have the day from hell tomorrow, hearing you before sleep lets my knotty stomach unravel for a while. Ta x

[@justjenny5437]

I’ve been a bad influence on you!!💜

[@Lizzy_romero]

You can take the time you want, we dont mind, it's just a beautiful day when you update

[@jonathanreid2237]

Petition to get Mark to have an episode of just one story where he goes on tangents and his own story's the rest of the time

[@MarkNarrations]

Haha 🤣🤣

[@somegremlinwanderingtheweb4104]

I’d definitely watch it! Lol

[@catte.]

I really like when he talks about his own life and stories that happened to him so I would totally watch that

[@ArmyOfFreaks]

Will definitely watch that his stories are great😍😍😍😁😁

[@elizabethcontreras5181]

This we should start it here

[@tazhienunurbusinezz1703]

She "kept bringing them around" because her spineless husband doesn't see just how friggin awful his mother is or maybe he secretly agrees with her. It's hard to say. Unless he won't stop bringing the kids there, it's not going to work for her to do so because then she won't be there to mitigate that woman's disgusting behavior. It's really no win for her unless her husband can stop tugging at his mommy's apron strings.

[@amanur1518]

Story 3 is so sad. I appreciate the comment that says while the husband deserves grace, so does OP. Also, the edit makes it more than clear that the husband is abusing suboxone and isn't using any other kind of treatment for his recovery. It seems less like it's this one thing that leads to OP's resentment and more like the straw that broke the camel's back for OP. The comments were super harsh, it seems like almost no one even tried to empathise with OP at all. Addiction is a terrible disease but being a family member of an addict, even in recovery - sometimes especially when they're in recovery, is extremely difficult too. And I would argue that the husband isn't really in treatment or recovery, according to OPs description, he sounds like he's just a higher functioning addict.

[@koolkittykat04]

I would’ve said OP in that story was TA too, but then when reading the edit, it’s clear that the husband is abusing suboxone, and I would’ve voted differently. I googled what it was because I’ve never heard of it, and the results literally say it is a treatment to assist in recovery of opioid addiction ALONG WITH THERAPY. Clearly the husband doesn’t really care about getting better. And honestly with that 10-year age difference, I’m unsure why OP married her husband in the first place...

[@Original_Tenshi_Chan]

Yeah, redditors can be ridiculous most of the time. In their insanity, the person who has supported an unrepentant addict for more than a decade doesn't deserve a moment of reciprocation. You could tell the husband is still abusing drugs (suboxone) as soon as she said he's been taking it for 8 years. Suboxone is meant to be taken in the short term (like a few weeks or months, up to a year) in conjunction with other therapy. The goal is to be off it all. But what makes it worse is that the heartless, clueless redditors are acting as if she told him she would resent him if he EVER went to get his drugs again. All she asked was that he took the Saturday appt instead of the Tuesday appt, so he could offer her support FOR ONCE. At this point, she doesn't have a partner, she has a drug addict dependant that will never be anything more than an emotional and physical drain. He doesn't want to get better, he doesn't seem to think he has any obligations to his partner, and redditors seem to agree for some ungodly reason.

[@purepandemonium6769]

I feel like redditors lack to read the finer detail of a post especially when redditors are trying to stay anonymous I honestly thought op wasn't an a-hole cause by reading it sounded like her husband didn't care about op or getting of of drugs completely the edit just proved my point

[@greyscalesx]

Yes I'm sorry but he's not a recovering addict at all. He's still simply an addict. Suboxone is a substitute, it's to help not getting withdrawals and physically suffering on top of fighting the desease, it's to use while getting therapy. If he refuses therapy, he's simply refusing to stop his addiction problem outright. To him this is just a sweet deal, he used to buy illegal drugs and now he's a prescription drugs addict. And tbh it's doesnt take a normal doctor to see that if after 6-7y there's is no progress, what is actually going on. I'm pretty sure that your doctor normally requires either proof of therapy or trust you to go and if isn't done you get cut off after 6months. Primary care physician usually cut you off and then say to go a psychiatrist, who is a psychologist but won't keep prescribing meds if you don't show up for session. This doctor is using him as a steady cashcow tbh. Hopefully it's a wake up call for her and she leaves him, there's no point in wasting your time with a partner who doesn't reciprocate anything and doesn't want to get better.

[@MrJpaynebb]

Reddit is harsh but OP and other writers need to be upfront with the info or quicker with updates sometimes. Now that people know her husband never did counseling or meetings and abuses his meds her frustration and anger make sense. NTA, dealing with an addict in recovery can be difficult but OP is dealing with an addict who switched street drugs for prescription meds and refuses to get help. Sorry for her loss but besides grief counseling she should look in support groups for families dealing with addicts.

[@noahjtthompson8355]

On new years we’re going to yell “Jumanji” to escape the curse of 2020

[@Myce_Mycologic]

amen

[@chetarisin3035]

Alright. But if we end up in 2010, I'm going to kick your ass

[@marlonmontelhiggins8570]

@@chetarisin3035 - 😆 Honestly, though, I'd do anything to be at least a 12-year-old in the beginning of 2010 again, but with parts of my current mind. As a 23-year-old, burnt out with life, and fearing to continue education, because I'd have to continue English, which I strongly dislike, there's so much shit that I wish that I could do differently.

[@missluciddreams3472]

@@chetarisin3035 lol 🤣

[@drasiella]

Im definitely doing that!

[@mcarthur692]

I feel sorry for the OP in the last story. She keeps hoping and praying MIL will accept her children and she finally snapped. Most people think it was horrible to call out the mil at a child's birthday party but I disagree and here is why. While all the family may have been shaken up and it not fair for the other child, it is the best place to humiliate MIL. As a parent that has been in that situation myself I did the exact same thing and it humiliated my mother for years. Yep, no contact with my parents for 16 years and counting.

[@purpledragon2442]

Agreed although it still sucks for the children. However, they’ll easily forget about their party being awkward. The other two had to deal with this crap for years. The husband needs a wake up call

[@shells500tutubo]

I totally agree. Without doing it publicly and then speaking privately to MIL, MIL can say or do anything she wants and no one will see her shitty behavior. Bring thing into the sunlight people!

[@jamestown8398]

This confrontation was long overdue. OP saw the favoritism for years and decided to put her kids through that pain.

[@RRichO]

Story 3. Divorce the husband who is a drug addict. Not recovering ,over using meds, and want no part of counseling/AA. Also can /wont support you in anyway with any part of the brother's death

[@skylarcproductions]

Story 3: NTA after the update because it is pretty clear the husband is still an addict. I think a lot of people forget that the families of addicts are also victims when it comes to drug addiction.

[@ettinakitten5047]

The update doesn't change my answer to the title question, OP is still TA, but her husband clearly needs a different treatment approach as well.

[@indianspartan76]

Story 4: I'd say NTA. The husband needs to get his act together. I don't even hold the timing against her. Her children definitely appreciated this, I know because I've been in a similar situation. Edit: 21:26 it sounds like it was because the husband probably kept stopping her from confronting the MIL

[@TNTMAN360]

in regards to the first story I'm adopted and they legally had to change my name when I was two because they thought my biological mother was trying to abduct me he made the right call

[@gaylenewood7707]

No offense but your birth mother must be a nutty one huh?

[@TNTMAN360]

@@gaylenewood7707 believe me she's done extremely crazy things I want nothing to do with her my mother and father are inside right now and that's all that matters to me

[@sarahshock6805]

Story 3: The edit changed everything! OP's husband abuses his prescription and ends up needing to undergo, like, mini-withdrawals regularly? He's proven he can survive without getting his fix, so asking him to enter withdrawal isn't that unreasonable anymore. Also, like the comment you read before the edit said, OP should be allowed to ask for his support.

[@15oClock]

1. Considering OP looked at his parents and the often broken adoption system and chose adoption, that should be enough. Ben had a better chance without them. 2. Vegan food is hit or missed, but a professional caterer provides better than a home cook. Aunty and uncle can go with meat one day. 3. Perhaps OP should've brought across the concern for drug overuse than just the funeral. There's a lot going on here. 4. Spoiled as Maria is and disgusting as granny is, there was a time and a place to discuss this. Maria birthday party wasn't it; it wasn't even timely!

[@15oClock]

@Michael Lane I understand that, but OP said he's over-reliant on them. He doesn't go to therapy for his addiction and he takes more medication than needed. You do know someone can become immune to pharmaceutical effects overtime? I'm not saying OP isn't bad for demanding the funeral over the medication, but there's a bigger issue going on here.

[@patric4401]

@Michael Lane Yeah, but OP stated that he over-uses his meds so that he's always short and going on half-doses by the end of the prescription period, and he refuses to go to therapy. His addiction clearly isn't under control. Also, he's been doing this for six to seven years and apparently hasn't advanced at all. He's still dependent on the meds. He needs to consider an alternative form of therapy instead of coasting. It also sounds like he isn't particularly supportive of OP when she needs it. Both of them need to reconsider their relationship going forwards.

[@morwennaf]

Omgosh he said my name!!! (I'm the newest patreon supporter) glad i could finally join up and support you, mate. Cheers.

[@itrasheditgood]

To the aunt of the vegan bride and groom: here’s a thought, attend the wedding, skip the reception. No one ever said that you had to attend the reception after a wedding.

[@williamyoung2694]

I would agree, under normal circumstances that the bride could serve a purely vegan meal to her guests with no question. And normally I would say NTA. BUT... In this case, I have no choice but to say that OP is YTA. OP states that when the invitation went out, it said the meal to be served would be vegan but if your diet requires something different to let her know and she would accommodate. Her aunt followed the instructions of the invitation and informed her of what the uncle would require. It doesn't matter if he requires it for medical, religious, or cultural reasons. The fact is she told her guests to inform her if they would require something other than what she was serving so she could arrange something else for that person. YET she refuses to make the accommodation which she guaranteed in her invitation. For that reason OP YTA.

[@ebishop6922]

@@williamyoung2694 dietary requirements are pretty universally known to mean medical/belief based restrictions. This is that as OP states that they share a culture and doesn't say have to eat meat with every meal (none I know of do). This is a guy who thinks he doesn't think he'll like the food, it's different

[@williamyoung2694]

@@ebishop6922 SO again... The vegan gets special treatment just because she only wants vegan food. There is nothing stopping her from eating meat other than her desire to not eat meat. Yet everyone is expected to cater to her if she goes somewhere. If she were attending a wedding that was serving meat, the host would be expected to cater to her. BUT when she is asked to give the same consideration to someone she refuses. How is that any different? It isn't If she thinks its OK to force a vegan meal onto her uncle when he doesn't want it then it should be equally ok to force meat onto her when she doesn't want it. She isn't special. and it sickens me that people in this world tink its ok to give special treatment to one set of beliefs and not another. Its disgusting to be able to say that "I'm vegan and you can't eat meat." but it isn't ok for someone to say "I only eat meat and you can't have a vegan meal." I swear the absolute entitlement here is disgusting. For her to insist that a person change their diet for her wedding just because she doesn't like what they eat. She sounds like a spoild BRAT.

[@ebishop6922]

@@williamyoung2694 Yes, if he only ate meat she should cater for that. In the story she says she checked it wasn't due to a medical condidtion and went through ingredients with her aunt from the meal confirming he ate them, which he did. So he is clearly not completely carnivorous, it is just a preference. He has no moral opposition to eating non-meat food items, indicated by the face that he does eat them. I like chicken nuggets and left to my own choices would eat them everyday, but I cant demand they be available at a wedding. (Also comments beyond the point of my orginal but regarding the NTA assignment You saying vegans are a catered for, vegans in the comments have said often they are not, and just have to skip the reception meal. And that doesnt require hiring a new caterer as the one they have does soley vegan food

[@williamyoung2694]

@@ebishop6922 It is obvious we aren't going to agree here. I just find it disturbing that nobody calls the OP out as an AH for this action and is fine with her degrading her uncle because he wants meat. Everyone is fine with calling the aunt and uncle choosing beggers because they requested a special meal which was offered when the bride told her guests to let her know if they would require something different. But if the roles were reversed and the aunt refused to provide a vegan dish to OP and said the same degrading comments to OP, everyone would call the aunt an AH. Double standards are disgusting. DON"T imply that you will accommodate a request for different food if you have no intention of doing so. Don't degrade people for asking to have their tase considered when you made that offer. Don't tell people that they can go one day eating only vegies at your vegan wedding if you would refuse to eat only meat if the roles were reversed. I have many problems with OP in this story but my biggest problem is the fact that she offered to take into account other diets in her invitation then degraded her uncle when that request was made. THAT MAKES THE OP AN AH.

[@TheNormExperience]

First story - when you become a Parent your allegiance are to your child’s welfare. You are their PARENT first. Not your parent’s child first. What absolute bs for them to blame you while completely denying any responsibility for WHY you were so terrified to tell them in the first place, especially when their reaction proved you exactly right. OP made the hardest choice in the hardest situation, for the best reason possible; to protect your child and give them the best life. Just because the grandparents are SO selfish they care more about themselves than that kid doesn’t make it right. Good for OP for breaking the cycle and giving your kid the best chance you could.

[@757Bricksquad]

OP literally didn’t mention anything about how they were abused. Being raised in a religious household is not abuse. OP’s child could have ended up with anyone. Maybe the adopting parents were CMs who knows? That’s what happens when they go into the system. They got lucky, but it wasn’t the right decision. The best choice for the child after deciding not to abort was to allow one of the grandparents (girlfriends parents could have taken the baby as well) to adopt, and know that it will have 3 meals a day, a safe place to live, and a family. Saying otherwise is complete and utter nonsense.

[@megankaur97]

For the story with the mil I have to say she is not the asshole because other wise the adopted kids wouldn’t see your standing up for them. As a former step child my mom never did it where I could see and I felt like shit because no one was standing up for me

[@itrasheditgood]

I think if a spouse is that resentful over an addicts need of medication, they need to re-evaluate their relationship. Something is clearly not working if spouse can’t get past drug therapy after 6 or 7 years and is unwilling to work through the addiction. I’d say couples therapy is a must but if that is being shot down then it comes down to one thing these two are no longer compatible and obviously don’t want the same things.

[@CalamityM]

He refused to get therapy. He's beyond helping and she needs to leave him.

[@SuperFanGirl-gp1vo]

I don't know who I have to fight so that Mark stops feeling like he isn't allowed to add his own stories but I will fight them! Those tangents are what keeps me coming back every time!

[@AuntieCreed]

Story 4 - NTA! This one got to me because I know how her kids feel. My own flesh and blood Grandmother treated me like their Grandma treats them. My cousins got awesome presents, they got bragged about, they were treated like golden children. I got the cheap things, I got belittled and insulted, and when my son was born she had to be guilt-tripped into buying anything for him. She'd get him cheap things too that broke in 2 days. I hated that woman. All I ever wanted was to be loved and treated like all the others. I never got that. Not even in her will. I wasn't even mentioned, but my cousin was and so were all 3 of his children. OP isn't the a-hole here. She's standing up for her kids. If MIL doesn't want to treat those kids like family, she doesn't need to see them anyway. OP's husband can go visit his Mother alone and OP and her kids can stay home and have a nice movie night together instead. screw that old bat.

[@GrumpyOldFart2]

Someone above also said NTA. The reasoning was that yes, the birthday child might be upset for having this tiff at the party, but it needed to be done out in the open, in front of her kids and everyone. Her kids will forever remember that their mother stood up for them. And instead of sweeping it under the rug, that way EVERYONE couldn’t just deny that grandma is a toxic bitch. And her husband is useless.

[@nukerwolf7788]

As someone who was adopted I'm so glad my grandparents loved me it's heart breaking to think of that happening

[@yunuenhagane3495]

Story 2: Am i the only one that was threatened by all my family members that if i ever go to someones house i must eat anything they give me, even if i don't like it,because it's polite?!? Even my loving grandma would use her chancla/slipper if she heard i asked for an specific food just because

[@dpog]

> he can buy himself McDonald's and eat it at the kiddy table LOOOOOL

[@charleshelm79]

Story 3: I have mixed emotions on this one being an ex addict. If he seriously needs the meds he could have tried to call the Dr when he found out to see if he could be seen early. I don't consider her the AH either. Everyone should be supportive of their spouse. And support their spouse. The Dr would have taken the situation under consideration. The whole situation sucks. NTA

[@wildlifesymphony]

I love your voice. Today I'm tired and have been hounded by my pinched nerves, a migraine, and literally my pack of dogs.... Can't barely look at a screen without my special glasses on. But I can just lay my phone down and doze off to one of your videos... I have chronic sleep issues, that include a spoiled nearly hairless Chihuahua and severe insomnia.... Usually can't sleep with a migraine, but your voice is the perfect pitch to sooth my brain, while also not pissing off my migraine. Thanks for doing these videos! If you ever want to branch out, I'll be here 🤣 I can just imagine you reading full stories XD

[@StudentCleric]

The last story absolutely breaks me, because I've been in those kids shoes. I was about 8 when I realized my paternal grandfather wanted nothing to do with me and I remember sobbing in the car trying to understand why I wasn't enough for him. Of course, it's been an incredibly long time and although we still have no relationship, I don't resent him anymore, I just pity him for choosing to cut out family members and isolate himself. I hope those twins understand as they grow older that the only person losing out is the grandmother, because they're so loved and wanted and she's missing out on the prize of getting to know and love them.

[@xreinachan5872]

Everyday is a good day when Mark posts 🥰

[@MarkNarrations]

Awww you 😁❤❤

[@Alayne89]

I'm a pharmacist. I work with a fair few pharmacotherapy patients and doctors. It's not that hard to change appointment times. In addition, our doctors can organize a short script for a few extra days supply to tide them through until a delayed appointment. This sort of stuff happens all the time with our patients. OP was not the arsehole.

[@superwalkthourghnato]

Being late is no problem. You work hard daily. Keep up the good work man.

[@Marco_Onyxheart]

If you need to eat meat that bad, just get a hotdog afterwards. I'll admit I can get cranky if I don't eat meat for dinner. I'll just get a snack later and then I'm happy again.

[@ramennoodles2589]

Watching this after a long day of school, I'm going off to bed after having a hot bath, thanks for the content Mark, love it

[@MarkNarrations]

You're very welcome Ramen, enjoy your bath and sleep 😁

[@meralb7929]

love the wintery christmas vibe, but it's also very funny to me bc it's summer here

[@mercurialmelody]

Your compassion is what makes this channel. Keep up the great work! 🖤

[@evelynberrios8164]

The subject #1 . You made a well thought out decision. I’m glad you son met with you. As for your parents’ it appears they have not changed. #4 that “grandmother” is emotionally abusive and you as parents have not looked out for your children. They need therapy ASAP. I assume they treat your older son “ like” family. I would have called CPS your family for being negligent. Your husband has failed this children. Is heartbreaking what you have allowed that woman to do to her grandchildren.

[@tamsinmoore2111]

Right back at you hun. I always see your posts as a 'treat' (with no calories!), especially during tough times. And times have been tough lately, 'but this too shall pass'. Keep doing you and thanks for the waffles (this from a blitherer) and the silly humanity you bring, plus then the empathy and wisdom you show. Much love to you and your Dad.

[@karencarter18042]

story three That husband has an addiction to his meds meant to get him off the other meds. The recovery plan is not working they need to change it

[@katiehetherington9485]

Yeah, and the update was heartbreaking. It's clearly not working out and over six years he isn't improving. So she's not getting any support from a partner

[@thedestroyasystem]

Good to hear your cheery voice. I needed a bout of positivity today :)

[@LadyLeomon]

1) NTA, it’s all well and good them saying “we would’ve given him a home” but given what you’ve told us it’s clear they would’ve messed him up too. 2) NTA because a) you’re paying for the meal and b) I love meat also but don’t eat it every single day and in this situation I would’ve accepted it, your uncle is being a jerk, enjoy your wedding! 3) YTA, he wouldn’t be missing it out of spite, withdrawal is no fun! 4) ESH, you could’ve picked a different place to do it but it was always going to happen (NTA for sticking up fo your kids) Thanks for the new vid Mark 💙🐱💙

[@sandragarner2912]

Vegan wedding: I am a meat eater. As I get older, I find myself going weeks or months with out eating meat. Not really a conscious choice, just not a craving. You are definitely NTA it won't kill them to skip meat for one meal. If not, you can offer those invitation seats to two people who would enjoy celebrating with you and a free meatless meal.

[@Pika_nyachu]

Omg I absolutely love your voice qwq I love having your videos on in the background when I work/draw!

[@MarkNarrations]

😁❤❤❤

[@Park-Kim_VMin]

Story 1. NTA for obvious reasons 1. It was their choice together to keep him out of that family situation because she knows how her parents were (sounds to me like they got a lot more work to do because they sound like they still are this way) 2.They really would have tried to adopt Ben Story 2. NTA it's HER wedding day and yes the uncle can eat a vegan meal for one day, it's not going to hurt him to go without meat for one day or like she said they can just not come.

[@TheZombifiedFairy]

My family were staunch anti vegetarian until I developed serious medical conditions. I'm on a very restrictive diet, but I miss nothing because my mom is extremely supportive and the recipes we eat are delicious.

[@SorenPenrose]

Fun fact: the bible contains instructions for how to perform an abortion. The religious opposition to abortion is not even religious at all.

[@teufulhunden4921]

I'm not disagreeing, but can you please tell me the verse

[@sleezyboi6684]

Yeah, I'm not getting any results for the search. Which verse is it?

[@whocares269]

@@sleezyboi6684 rewirenewsgroup.com/article/2012/06/03/biblical-abortion-christians-view-1/

[@whocares269]

@@teufulhunden4921 I asked Google and found the site I linked above, has a few examples for verses/ stories where abortion is promoted in the bible.

[@Mistfall254]

Give passages please

[@nuclearphoenix177]

It’s great to see your gradually blowing up hope you get to 500K soon

[@teabiscuits4073]

Loving your content and I love this community hope you all have a good Christmas.

[@jimenasorich1506]

I love how you start you videos! Makes me feel so welcome and it uplifts my mood :)

[@adollahfiddy1015]

Every single episode you upload hits me right in the feels! You’re awesome💕💕

[@MsTemptation]

I attended a wedding last year. We were told that it wasn't going to be vegan friendly but there would be vegetarian dishes to choose from. I was totally fine with this because I'm a pescatarian who loves seafood 😋. Our vegan family members were peeved. They came but bitched the entire time they were there. The meat eaters enjoyed it because of the dishes that were served, like bacon wrapped scallops, stuffed lobster and crab cakes just to name a few. I had a blast but my vegan relatives complained about feeling left out even though there were salad options available. They didn't want those because the food was too close to vegetarian dishes and they were afraid of contamination. Yes they're THOSE type of vegans. It was just one bloody day and they could have opted not to attend since it was an option.

[@LemonScentedSharpie]

With that third story I'm more with the NAH person. Addiction is hard not just on the person going through it but everyone around them. Hell I'm NC with my formerly-addict bio-mom because her struggling with addiction ruined our relationship in a formative time for me. OPs husband should be looking at resources beyond prescription drugs to keep him away from street drugs (For his own health) and the fact that he isn't willing to is worrying to me.

[@Mewse1203]

His doctor should absolutely require therapy. Part of the process of recovery is working on thebissues that caused you tonuse in the first place. Dude isn't doing that and it shows. He's not an asshole for needing to keep his appointment even if he is over using because he would be in withdrawals no matter what. My question is why can't they reschedule the memorial?

[@CL-lx2pm]

Story 1 is the perfect example that just because people might think you're an asshole that doesn't mean you made the wrong choice.

[@katsukibakugou8286]

I listen to your videos while animating and it honestly makes it better

[@scousemouse9566]

Hope all is well with you Mark, great video, thank you 🧇🧇🧇🧇

[@SorenPenrose]

I support the vegan wedding idea. It's one meal. It's a great way to introduce people to vegan food. I am not a vegan, but I'm with Mark on this one. I'd definitely try it.

[@annettemader5436]

Story 3 Op is not the a hole just overwhelmed by the whole sh#t going on in her life However He is an a hole for not getting therapy he would need to win his battle against his addiction.

[@evelynberrios8164]

I’m sorry you and your girlfriend had to make such a hard decision to give your chid up for adoption. From what you said, you and gf talked it over and made a best possible plan for your child. I’m glad he came around to meet you and develop a relationship with you and his mother. As for your parents I would they’ll them that they failed as parents thus your decision for no contact. Tell them if the want you in their life, they need to stop bringing up a more subject

[@bowalker4650]

Mark you provide a much needed break in a stressful day. Dealing with an 85 year old woman in 3rd stage Alzheimer's. It certainly helps having something to sorta just get away for a few minutes. Thanks.

[@JasperCatProductions]

All the candles look so pretty, I love the Christmas background. First story, Not the ass, I would not have told the grandparents either. It is not their business, crying and carrying on like that. If people can’t love their own children how the hell they gonna love grandkids.

[@fatcatlol_4820]

The fact that this man can produce 2 videos a day and work a full time (might be part time idk) is crazy. Props to you waffle king 👑

[@MarkNarrations]

😁❤❤

[@heathermiller5765]

I doubt it's twice a week, more like once a day. Sometimes even twice a day. I know this cause it's the first thing I look for. But I agree, I swear he's superhuman lol. Kudos to you Mark 😊

[@fatcatlol_4820]

@@heathermiller5765 oops I meant day

[@AngharadMac]

1st story: You protected your son from your insane parents (another great subreddit). NTA NTA NTA. I was still scared of my parents well into my 20s and being married, they were manipulative

[@isiaadiel3468]

Story 2: As a caterer, meat is expensive and we have minimal unit cost we charge regularly. Since my mom (the boss) is nice, she may not charge much for a single meal, but anyone knows you give one an inch, everyone is gonna come running with their rulers. We learn that for in-laws and zillas, not some guest that could just not eat there.

[@victorianoskov1441]

Thank you for uploading really needed to listen to some AITA for studying today!!

[@MarkNarrations]

Get that studying done Victoria 😁❤

[@caittoons]

I love the Christmas opening with the gingerbread you have! :D

[@yanm78]

do a special were its only your little stories and tangents please, its nice to hear you talk about yourself and what not >

[@heathermiller5765]

Someone else said the same 😊

[@reptilelover2129]

Okay, the Addiction one: ESH. OP, your husband NEEDS that medicine. He could ho back to the drugs if he doesn't have it. But from your update it soynds like he's abusing his medication. He needs therapy

[@CalamityM]

He's been offered therapy and has _refused._ After *6-7 years* of this crap, OP needs to leave him and get on with her life.

[@reptilelover2129]

@@CalamityM Agreed, she needs to leave. And it sounds like he has no respect for her.

[@rachlangl787]

For story 3 sorry no, they are not in recovery if they have been taking Subox for that long and are overusing. They just gone from an illegal drug to a legal one. NTA

[@ivymcassey2405]

I had no idea this was old. I thought you changed the videos to Christmas September before Halloween and Thanksgiving lol

[@piffba]

Second story sounds like something my brother would do, lol NTA. It’s one meal, he won’t die

[@trainerlesseevee478]

I mean, if the husband would be going through withdrawal then he wouldnt have been any good to OP at all. My ex didnt support/comfort me when my Granny died or even go to the funeral with me. Instead he sent his friend. HIS FRIEND. TO GO TO HIS GIRLFRIEND'S FAMILY MEMBERS FUNERAL! I never forgave him for that and still resent him deeply for it, so I understand where OP is coming from but at the same time you have to be understanding to a person's disabilities.

[@atomic747]

That gotta be one of the most awkward experiences you had.

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

The Xmas Graphics!!! I love that!!!

[@rokhamler3352]

Enter Butcher from Diablo: "FRESH MEAT!"

[@dianeessex300]

Story 2) pick up a couple canisters of beef jerky, and set them on the tables for the ones who "MUST EAT MEAT!".

[@queenwoofy2k967]

Story 2: I like that OP put in the invites that the meal was vegan and willing to cater to dietary needs. They handled it the best. And I love the McDonald's comment.

[@smokingsoilder]

Stay hydrated and stay strong brother

[@marinam3809]

To watch early, or not to watch early? That is the questions. Wether I want to listen to Mark’s voice as fast as possible, or to wait to see the comments?

[@MarkNarrations]

Hmmm questions, questions 😁❤

[@elgato9313]

Holy crap before the video started I got the eggo waffles commercial to pop up. It couldn't have been better.

[@FlamesofJagger]

Hey Mark! Hope all is well. Don't stress out and do what you have to first. We're not going anywhere if you have to disappear for a while

[@novabrilliant4510]

Here early for the waffle! The holiday vibe is wonderful. Making some turkey noodle soup ( lots of turkey left over). Have a fabulous evening Mark 😊

[@MarkNarrations]

Ooo that sounds very nice. How did the bourbon go down last night? 😁

[@novabrilliant4510]

@@MarkNarrations very well. The snow was wet heavy stuff and it really kicked my ass. Perfect timing on Steve's part.

[@bluenova9768]

For story 2, NTA but if it was me I would have told them I would make a meat dish for the Uncle, and serve him mountain oyster and haggis at the wedding.

[@joycetaepke2533]

That was more than two seconds, Mark! 😉 Never forget that we love you!

[@katiehetherington9485]

Thanks for the swooshing noises! How else would we know you were ninja chopping?

[@TheLugiaSong]

I love the wintery theme, ++ points for that haha.

[@robertjohnson6601]

Story one you did the right thing for your son. Now look after yourself and if you need therapy to heal get it. My head was messed up by my parents so I kinda understand. Good Luck

[@livewellwitheds6885]

idk how i feel about story 3. i have been on street drugs, and also suboxone so i have personally experienced some things that were mentioned in the story. I went from YTA to NTA after the update. the husband is still in active addiction- just abusing suboxone not opiates [since going into withdrawal by missing his appointment, if he already is from double dosing, is no longer the main issue in my eyes] individual counseling as well as NA meetings would absolutely help. refusing therapy while in active addiction screams denial & self sabotage IMO

[@PelegdolevWackyycool]

Story 4 nta. The grandma needed to get her shit together, and exposing her information of. The family for all to see is the best timing, bad luck for Maria tho but hey she might need to see it too

[@PurpleKatK]

Story 2: My ex was a big anti-vegan. While he was working 3rd shift M-F, my daughter and I had cereal and skim milk with fruit for breakfast; low/no fat meat & cheese sandwich on whole wheat with fruits and veggies for lunch; and for dinner I cooked a vegan meal. Sat & Sun (when ex was home) we ate pizza, burgers, whatever. Funny thing, M-F the leftovers from dinner disappeared while my daughter and I were at school/work.

[@bethpitkin2146]

Hearing Mark say my name has made my day! I usually listen to his videos while doing other things so imagine my reaction when I heard my name out of the blue! What a day! Lots of love to you Mark, all the very best from your Waffle Gang! X

[@irenetorkel2186]

I admit I wouldn’t know what I was getting if someone said my meal would be vegan but I would be up for trying it especially considering it’s being professionally catered. I might find some dishes to add to my diet. In the case of suboxone issue, having withdrawals is excruciating and asking someone to do that intentionally when they aren’t ready, will make the idea of illegal drugs an option. If he’s abusing his suboxone his doctor should know so he can deal with it.He’s on track for a meltdown and needs therapy not a support group. OP needs counseling as well. She is what holds this guy together and gets nothing in return. I feel for her but counseling could help her.

[@pansprayers]

Former Fundy Cult kid, myself, and OP did exactly the correct thing for Ben. I have a similar story, and jeebus, the nightmare that is those people.

[@autumnhaskin1360]

Thank you!

[@cynicalrabbit915]

Story 2 - Meatgistic Uncle As a life long Omnivore, even I wouldn't put up a fuss unless the main ingredient is tofu. The only tofu I've ever had was slimy and flavorless to the point all I could do was find a way to privately spit it out and quietly dispose of the evidence.

[@clappingpenguin4256]

Mark, you're always awesome! Your content is always a pleasure to view! And Mark's viewers you guys are always lovely people! 😁💛🤗💛

[@MarkNarrations]

Here you are in video comments now haha 😁❤❤❤

[@clappingpenguin4256]

Indeed, Mark, haha. 😁💛💛 Also, I'm subscribed to your Channel! 💝

[@b_ecs4910]

Man, that last story hits home. However, I’ve been in the cousin’s position and the twin’s position. Not adopted, just wasn’t the godchild. It’s not fun for either end, I felt awful getting nice things and better treatment just as much as getting the opposite. You have to call that behaviour out, and sometimes doing it in front of other people is the only way to get the point across. OP did what was right for her kids and I have all the respect for them as I wish someone had done it for me sooner.

[@claws2129]

Story 4: Now, I'm not the type of guy to raise hands to a woman but I draw the line at child abusers, because to me they aren't people. I applaud OP for being a better person than me because if that was my kid asking "Why am I not good enough" I would make sure whoever put that in their head, man or woman, spent the rest of their lives eating, breathing, and shitting through tubes. Now maybe it's my own shitty family situation, maybe it was the bullying, I don't know, but anybody who can tear down a child and make them feel worthless only deserve one thing in my book.

[@Myce_Mycologic]

Thanks for softening the blow of 2020 Mark! #neverskipthewaffle !

[@MarkNarrations]

😁❤❤❤

[@stephaniest.5336]

Story 1. NTA. Gaslighting religious fanatics who care about their image rather their child is mo place imo to raise a grandchild. OP, you did good in breaking the cycle

[@titiekunsanmi8566]

Not me tearing up with you at the end 👀

[@greenteawithhoneyandcream7173]

I dont understand the whole I can't eat vegan food. I had a friend who grew up in a vegan home and I who's family I would eat dinner with often. Sure there where some things that I didn't like but most times I wouldn't even notice the fact that there wasn't any meat there and I LOVE meat. I also made many vegan dishes with her in her kitchen and it was always fun to try new recipes she had found online. This man is being completely irrational like my god man does he think tomatoes are poisonous or something?!?!

[@kentario1610]

For real, he sounds like an aristocrat from the 1700s. I have to agree with the rest, I've also grown up around vegans for a parent and step-parent, and they've never forced stuff on us either, it's all optional, their own choice to do that just as it's an outsider's choice to join or simply ignore. I should ask them for recipes, their cafe is doing well...

[@JuMiKu]

Oh my god! I can't believe that there's finally reasonable vegans in a reddit-story, while the other side is idiotic. Unbelievable! Also, bonus points for the vegans marrying and not being bride- or groomzillas.

[@Tammohawk1]

1st Story: NTA Knowing how one is raised and deciding it's not for your child is never a bad thing ever. The way the parents have reacted only cement OP's fears. 2nd Story: NTA I'm a HUGE meat eater. But eating a meatless dinner is also just fine with me. In fact, sometimes I do eat a meatless meal. No one is going to die not eating a meal with meat in it. For free even!! 3rd Story: YTA Sure, take away an addicts necessary drug. OP signed up for this when she knowingly married a drug addict. I'm sorry, but that's how I feel. 4th Story: NTA Maybe should have not have had an argument with mil at the party, but I can understand OP's temper flaring because of what the kids said. That mil is a piece of crap. And hubby needs to get a shiny spine and let her know.

[@ars0on]

I love the new Christmas intro!

[@MarkNarrations]

Yay 😁❤

[@druscilla7138]

Story 2# bring a can of spam for ah uncle