I Helped My Brother Runaway From His Wedding r/AITA Reddit Stories

[@BexsBoxofConfusion]

"family over everything" is so toxic. I know I've been blessed with a respectful and good family but would never assume that of everyone else. I've met charming abusive people. 1000% understandable not wanting to marry a person who doesn't respect you

[@kimberlyterasaki4843]

Ironically, the family is a very loving, cohesive unit... as long as the bio mother is far, FAR away from them.

[@KE-hr4sb]

"I've met charming abusive people." Holy cow, this hit me like a ton of bricks! I was pretty young when I got with my ex, and I would definitely call him a "charming abusive person." At first, I didn't realize what he was doing, then I wondered if it was culture shock (he was from a different country than I was). It was a crazy relationship in that it made me question whether or not he knew what he was even doing. When we eventually split, he was so charming and charismatic that a lot of my family members took his side.

[@brigidtheirish]

"Family over everything" being toxic depends on the family. *Every* member of the family has to work *together* as a *unit.* One can't carry everyone. If someone starts mistreating another, the one doing the mistreating has to go because they aren't acting like family.

[@mattblood4201]

@@kimberlyterasaki4843 You mean Egg Donor she doesn't get the right to be called Mom of any kind

[@immortalsofar5314]

I've never believed in that, particularly growing up with 2 narcissistic parents. However, once my brother got incapacitated, I had to get my life together and get a job to send money to help his wife with his kids. Nobody asked me to, it just seemed the only thing to do. I've no idea why, other than, with our parents, I was always protective over him.

[@MorganVsTheInternet]

1:17 Holy sh*t the fact that she was jealous of her 2-3 year old daughter having a relationship with her father tells you everything you need to know about that woman.

[@Val_Benko]

That was my thought!!! At first I thought the divorce was when OP was older, but when she said she was *3* I don't think my face could look any more horrified

[@MorganVsTheInternet]

@@Val_Benko same! at first I was like eww the mom get jealous of her teenage/ young adult daughter having a relationship with her father then when op said in one of the updates that she was a toddler I was flabbergasted at the level of that woman’s insanity. Like I can’t imagine what other horrible things she has done and still does if she straight up sexualized an afing baby.

[@personneici2595]

I've met women like that. It's... distressing.

[@AllenTax]

She be the weakest link.

[@tarotmonica]

@@MorganVsTheInternet ㅜ

[@BohemianScandalous]

“He told her staying with a cheating husband as her Mom does is nothing to be proud about” I gasped!!!!! Well done OP’s brother!!!!

[@TheZMage]

“Nobody asked for [the ring]” was also pretty damn savage

[@giorgarospanagakis9573]

It was a supernova lvl burn

[@carolroberts4614]

Absolutely! I wish I could think of the right response straight away! Usually I think of it at midnight. Or twenty years later!

[@kimberlyterasaki4843]

Sam dodged a major bullet; Daniela is just like his mother and her revealing it at the wedding is so much better than him finding out 3 kids in like his own father did. And cheers to Ana for being a good SIL.

[@PeaceDreams0]

I am surprised that someone can remember names

[@ivanadragmire2873]

This is one of those times where "bullet" isn't the right way to say it. This is a Nuke, a big fucking Nuke. jfc, i'm so glad he found out before there were legal factors like kids and combined finances to worry about.

[@Night_Owl2023]

Agreed in full.

[@brothersgt.grauwolff6716]

I'm worried for Sam don't ever let Sam be alone with Daniela or her parents or family if their that dammd toxic I'm afraid of how far their willing to go

[@Night_Owl2023]

@@brothersgt.grauwolff6716 I Agree with you whole heartedly.

[@janglesthearsonist5265]

Sam must share the "I'm attracted to secretly crazy people" gene like his amazing father. Neither of them deserve to have to go through the ringer like that but at least Sam's fiance's mask slipped at the ceremony, he literally dodged a stadium sized bullet a minute before midnight! Joe is very lucky to not inherit said gene and to have ended up with a catch like Anna. OP has a good family unit and I hope she has no more reasons to post here even though I would very much enjoy more! If OP's mom shows up ever again then OP should pop her in the face, soley for therapeutic purposes of course!

[@BruinPhD2009]

True. I've met some truly wonderful people who, like Sam and his father, are Flypaper for Freaks! I think sometimes they're either too nice or too gentle for their own good. And that's a sad thing to say.

[@eduardoesparza3325]

Abusers are just as good at grooming allies as they are at grooming victims. I am wowed at the fact that there are similarities in our lives just wow. I hope the best in all of their futures.

[@wmdkitty]

Some of these have been hard to listen to, TBH.

[@eduardoesparza3325]

@@wmdkitty I know what you mean. Seeing others describe someone in your life to a T is hard, especially if that person abused you in the same manner.

[@xientau9028]

I was honestly stunned that when she used the baby-tactic, she accused him of not trusting her. Woman, you lied to your would-be husband and invited the one person he *absolutely* didn't want at his wedding. He is NEVER going to trust ANYTHING you say at face value ever again.

[@frith.calluna]

As horrible as this is, the reveal that she tried the pregnancy tactic after everyone predicted it made me chuckle. I truly hope the professionals can help her get better... And OP and family sound like awesome people! Well done to them

[@FlamesofJagger]

Story 1: op's mom is insane and Sam's ex is just like mom. They have strange ideas about what a family is and how they should be. OP, her brothers, and father are the sane ones and the victims of this story. Edit: Damn... Daniela is truly crazy. Lost Genre didn't cover the update about the faked pregnancy.

[@evamoreau8011]

Seem like she wanted to be hero of some kind. Like she wanted to reunite a "broken" familly together so everything will be happy and so that people will know that she was the "one" who did such "amazing" act and say how much of saint she is. Edit: Damn i didn't know about the fake pregnancy, that was wild.

[@juanhaines7295]

Story 1 I've said this a lot. But people cannot decide for others when its time to move on and forgive. The fact she tried to pull something like this shows not only does she think he knows better. But this just burned what was left of the bridge. Op and his family deserve so much for all they've been put through.

[@bruuh0_0]

Oh she doesn't want him to forgive She wants the "family" to look good and complete Cause it's obvious that moms are Always awesome and hurt no one

[@katerinak96]

Yeah, it sounds like she doesn't believe that his mother was ever cruel to him and his siblings and father.

[@pippo17173]

@@katerinak96 more like she is an abuser herself. No way she is clean at all.

[@katerinak96]

@@pippo17173 true, after having watched the rest of the video, it sounds like she is very abusive just like ops mom.

[@jas1007]

The irony of the ex thinking family was so important when OP's is one of the closest is evident. She likes the idea/image of family so much she is blind to the actual problems and thought of herself as the great recouncilator. I was somewhat sympathetic to the ex until she pulled the old fake pregnacy trick. Good on those commentators that saw it coming.

[@pelgervampireduck]

I was never sympathetic, what she did was a huge betrayal of trust, besides ignoring Sam's reasons and feelings.

[@TheLilyMustang]

The mother got exactly what she wanted: turmoil, pain, being the Center of attention, big new audience, opening old scars & causing new ones. That dad is amazing and he raised amazing kids. They didn’t go down to the mom’s new family or the ex’s family making insults they just were blunt & said facts and walked away. OP actual family is so emotional healthy and I want to join in their cult.

[@Mewse1203]

Story 1: NTA Why is it those with good families can't let those without them make the decision about their own family. She's crying about being humiliated, but she betrayed Sam in a big way. She humiliated herself by going behind Sam's back. Edit after 1st update: she threatened to burn his stuff...that's not toxic at all... The fact that she blames the dad for the mom's behavior shows she feels mom's behavior wasn't that big of a deal and OPs family shouldn't cut her off for that terrible behavior. Joe is a bad ass... Edit after 2nd update: lol "waaaahhhh, you don't trust me" of course not... you betrayed me. The fact that she is using the exact same tactics mom would shows exactly what I was talking about in my other edit. She IS mom and wanted Sam to forgive mom because she didn't want him to cut her off when she began to act exactly like her. Sam should be very careful who he dates because he is attracted to those who are like his mom it seems. Final thoughts: if Daniella's dad wants money, he should look to his daughter. It was her actions that caused this and only she is responsible.

[@LunaMane]

Not even Neo could dodge a bullet the way Sam did, and he wasn't even in the Matrix. Good on OP and Ana for helping him. Thank lord this was broken off before any children got involved. Its also great how Daniela's parents stepped up to get her the help she clearly needs. Usually the families of people like this enable their bad behavior. Glad that didn't happen!

[@ChrisSmithBass]

Honestly, OP’s and family sound like good, genuine people that would be a privilege to have in my life.

[@susanlayton2143]

One of the commentors said that they had a mom that would gladly "take in" OP if they felt they needed a mom because the commentor's mom loves to take in people that need a mom, I'm the same way, because I have taken in so many "strays" (of the 2 legged variety) over the years my house is affectionately called The Island of Misfit Toys.

[@ScooterBond1970]

Absolutely adorable 😻

[@magiv4205]

Thank you for all you do, Susan. I am one of those people who were "taken in" by a woman like you. We are all her "kids", but circumstances brought the two of us especially close together. She is so much more of a mother than my bio mom ever was. She saved my life and sanity when I was at my lowest. Thanks to her help and unwavering encouragement, I was able to confront my traumas and am now finally on a path in life I am somewhat happy with. We are still very close and I make sure to remind her of how much I love her every mother's day. I'm sure you know how much your own strays love you, but sometimes, it's probably nice to hear from a stranger. Thank you for being a beacon of light for these kids and an example to us all. May the Island of Misfit Toys always be a safe harbor for lost souls

[@mg7094]

The weird thing is that when a family really lives "family over everything" Daniella calls it a cult.

[@SakuraMoonflower]

Because Daniela wasn't being honest. It was never about "family": it was about control. Specifically, about her controlling Sam. He dodged a bullet because she showed her true colors on the morning of the wedding.

[@addicted2mako]

People like Daniela don’t convince estranged family members to reconcile for the members’ benefits; they do it so they can be the hero, the one who fixed a broken family singlehanded.

[@lizzykayOT7]

11:47 - Sam saying he's lucky the OP was "chronically early to everything" is such a sibling dig. I had tears from laughing. It's great that their family has managed to do so well and thrive and mostly avoid toxic drama. Sometimes when you have been in toxic situations you attract them, because the red flags seem normal to you. Wish this family the best.

[@AllistorMichelle]

story 1:nta but legally in america she could get arrest for keeping the ring when the wedding never happened. a lot of people don't realize that. but you can sue or report it stolen since the ring was bought by the one who proposed.

[@EveryDayALittleDeath]

The story doesn't take place in America though

[@AllistorMichelle]

@@EveryDayALittleDeath that's why i said 'in america' i have no idea where op is

[@murraystewartj]

Why would you want that ring back? Seriously, if I was in the guy's position when she said she would keep it I would have said, "Go ahead, it's soiled forever. Stick it up your arse for safekeeping."

[@AllistorMichelle]

@@murraystewartj the ring is still the guys property. plus can be sold so he could get most if not all his money back. wedding rings aren't cheap.

[@jessical4866]

I felt like crying at how quickly this family went to support each other. That's an incredible bond, and it's unfortunate that that bond had to be forged in trauma. If anyone says that these people don't know the meaning of family, they've got to be delusional.

[@sgtjarhead99]

Gotta really admire how all these siblings stuck to each other and watched everyone’s back.

[@MorganaCrow]

"IM KEEPING THE RING!" "Nobody asked for it." Ooooooooh, that still hits so hard even a year later.

[@debbietaylor2983]

Imagine having a family that supports and loves you enough to help you escape a toxic marriage. You guys are awesome. For those who tend to say, the ex came from a healthy family unit so dosnt understand, umm never heard of empathy or even listening skills. Self entitled ex who figured she knew better than the person who had suffered at the hands of an abuser deserved the lesson. sorry my comp is old and many of my buttons do not work lol My cat has destroyed them. So I would have added a few question marks in there.

[@alexvalentine5091]

Do any of you remember that AITA post Mark read where the husband to invite his wife’s toxic family over, didn’t tell her he did and couldn’t seem to understand why she wouldn’t want to see them? Cause that husband and Daniela are giving me the same kinda vibes

[@libbythememer9107]

Except Daniela had a very malicious intent for that one, no one can convince me otherwise since she actually KNEW what the bio mother did.

[@alexvalentine5091]

@@libbythememer9107 yup. The vibes I was talking about though is them both insisting someone to contact their toxic family. Daniela is SO much worse

[@carolroberts4614]

There was a third one with the fiance, knowing how badly the op had been treated by her mother, sent for her anyway. "She sounded so nice on the phone!" Op packed up and moved as far away as she could.

[@mattblood4201]

@@carolroberts4614 Plus she was Pregnant & she was thinking of getting abortion don't know if she did

[@carolroberts4614]

Oh that's right! I felt so bad for her! She said she had taken such trouble to get away from her, then found her boyfriend and his lovely family,and brought the mother to her own doorstep, knowing everything she had done. I hope she is ok now.

[@ettinakitten5047]

It sounds like she was right to fear he'd take their kids away. Not because they've been indoctrinated into hating mothers, but because she's just as toxic as his mom and he'd have good reason to want to protect his kids from her. So glad they didn't get that far.

[@BlaizC]

I had a mother exactly like the OP's even to the point of her saying that I might as well be my father's girlfriend. When I was finally able to get away, I never spoke to her again. I would have people say, "But she's your mother..." like that should mean something to me. I reminded them that they couldn't understand how I felt because they didn't have a crazy selfish mother so I didn't want to hear their judgment any more. When I got older, I would just say that I was glad they couldn't understand because that meant that they never experienced what I did. Those people who did have similar experiences understood, and other people had no right to judge when they didn't experience it. That seemed to stop the judgment. My mother did whine to anyone who would listen about how bad I was treating her and that she had never done anything to me to deserve it, but I moved completely out of that orbit, so I didn't have to hear about her whining anymore. The bride in the story thought she knew better than the whole family who actually experienced the mother and didn't care what her fiance felt or thought. She turned out to be just like the mother, so the guy is lucky to have found out before he married her. He would have been in for a world of hurt (even more than he was experiencing) if he had married her.

[@Maddluv4eric]

That’s the type of mother that would allow her daughter to be molested by her boyfriend and then get jealous he wanted her over herself. DISGUSTING. I glad they got away.

[@justinsanchez6255]

My mom's kinda like the one in the first story, always so sweet and kind if there's anyone around and you think she wouldn't harm anything then do a 180 if it's our own family. My dad said his greatest regret was marrying my mom

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Hey you yes you remember to take care of yourself gosh darn it, you are always valid, and I love you and care about you so please take care of yourself 💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗

[@emmabateman3798]

Thanks, I needed that! And right back at you!

[@dmikewilcox]

The 3rd place with the kids and the bucket of candy was so cute. It reminded me of Halloween cards when I was a kid in the 70s.

[@joshuanavarro8925]

Oh, hai Mark! 😁

[@mateo335]

I heard that in Tommy Wiseau's voice.

[@elsemiekeanna]

Hope you all have a lovely day

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

You too m8🤗🤗💜💜

[@vikingreflections2824]

Thing is, had the first poster would have told the Ex it was his father that was abusive, he would have been believed without a doubt, but because it was the mother, a man will almost never be believed despite statistics.

[@pelgervampireduck]

and society is brainwashed to think "moms are gooooooooood" all the time.

[@terrysyvertson9205]

i wouldn't be surprised if the mom and sam's ex are somehow related by blood because they act so very similar it's crazy

[@FriedaMMartin]

Good afternoon my liquor chocolates I ordered came in the mail yesterday! Woot

[@queen_of_flatulence]

Hello beautiful person! how are you today?

[@OZARKMOON1960]

Congrats to the winners, but wow - everyone did a wonderful job with their drawings. It always floors me since artistic ability (at least with pen, paints, etc) skipped a generation in my family.

[@carolroberts4614]

It skipped every generation in mine! Absolutely useless at drawing etc!I would love to be ablevto. I did manage a few basic silhouettes to amuse my grandson in his lockdown letters, but he was only 6, and not critical!

[@PonderingStudent]

@@carolroberts4614 I'm way late to the party here, but there are tricks and techniques you can learn that can actually make up somewhat for lack of talent. There are some good videos online and even someone like me, completely devoid of talent in drawing, can manage to produce some decent drawings. The other option is to try alternative types of art. I ended up loving calligraphy and illumination (celtic knotwork, decorated letters etc), because its much more structured and geometrically patterned than illustrative drawing or painting. There's much less freehand work involved, but it scratches that "artistic expression" itch.

[@carolroberts4614]

I did manage a few things! I have lots of Giles Cartoon books, and after some practice, I managed to draw a pretty good Grandma( don't know if you know the Giles Cartoons?), and put them on my grandson's letters. And I can draw ballerinas!

[@Weirdandwonderfull19]

Congratulations to the art winners! They're all amazing, and I've really enjoyed looking at your art at the beginning of videos.

[@tannerdulaney7998]

"Im keeping the engagement ring" "Nobody asked for it" is such a raw f****** line i love it

[@trashotaku]

I’m always pleasantly surprised whenever I hear about parents, siblings, other family members etc not taking the side of op instead of their crappy family member. The amount of times I’ve heard on this channel and others where family members, parents especially seemingly thinking their child can do no wrong makes people like Daniella’s parents and sister awesome.

[@louellacharlton4425]

this woman is just like the mom. Holy Moly!! I guess that's why she invited her she could relate.

[@tegantalks9612]

God damn, I’m a mom of 3 kids and I can’t imagine being as crazy as OPs mom and Daniella.

[@jazzie-sanbelle99]

Good for them to stay away from such toxicity .op nta helping your brother. Seriously his ex will hopefully learn from this.that mother needs serious help

[@whitewitch32]

I smiled when Daniella told Sam that he don't trust her about pregnancy. Well Darling you give him every reason on that planet to not trust you, by inviting his estranged mother to his and yours wedding.

[@starbird3939]

Story 1 - NTA I am glad the Brother dodged this bullet and did live through Mommy Dearest 2: Electric Boogaloo Update: Yup. Brother DEFINITELY dodged “Mommy Dearest 2: Electric Boogaloo” with the pregnancy threat.

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

Oh my gosh! I remember this story! What a rollercoaster story! OP and her family are amazing people! They survived a crazy ex and an abusive narcissistic mother. And they're still thriving! OP's dad, Joe and Anna are especially awesome! I wish all the best for OP and her "cult" family! ❤️💕❤️

[@kristinecollier8113]

I can feel the love this family has for each other ooze from this post!!! Makes my heart glow!! Sam will heal even faster because of this!!

[@greenbeacon394]

Story 1: Literally all the ex had to do was nothing!!! Ex sounds exactly like the estranged mother

[@tomatosoup4618]

Story 1: My mom did stuff like this to me. She'd charm strangers and make me second guess all the hurt she caused behind closed doors. Because could she be that bad if all these people liked her? The gaslighting was real.

[@jacegallagher8589]

Story 1: NTA. A relationship is supposed to be equal, which includes respecting the boundaries your SO put up with his parents well before the relationship. If ex-fiancee pulled this now, who knows what other betrayals she would have pulled in the marriage.

[@annabethsmith-kingsley2079]

biggest red flag: your partner thinks your feelings are “too dramatic”. She DID shoot “concerning behaviours”!

[@matthere9601]

Ive been having such a rough morning with anxiety and stuff just going wrong and then i open youtube just to see mark uploaded, this video was much needed to help me relax, keep up the good work mark

[@MarkNarrations]

Sorry to hear about the anxiety Matt, ensure you take some time for yourself my friend

[@carolroberts4614]

I always enjoy my early evening and just before bedtime visits to Mark's channel!

[@Slicksterpat]

My fam! I am Joe. OP give him a hug from all the other Joes out here!

[@fangchick93]

That family is awesome. If I ever get married and my toxic father shows up, I hope I'll have that kind of support network. Though I have an iron clad restraining order against him, so the police will be there too

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Whoever is reading this i send hugs and great vibes. Drink water, eat food, nap, take a break, take care of yourself gosh darn it. And if you don't I swear I will find you and keep you in a cottage and take care of you. 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜

[@queen_of_flatulence]

Hello beautiful person! how are you today?

[@katiesmith2031]

Hugs and great vibes back 🤗🤗💙💙🤗🤗💙💙

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@queen_of_flatulence 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@katiesmith2031 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜

[@vanessabyerly242]

I have an abusive Mother as well growing up and have dealt with other people like this my entire life. In my experience people like this are good on faking a good personality to the outside world. That persona never last. Eventually that cracks begin to show through and their true character comes shining out. These people are great at becoming the victim the moment someone calls them out on their bs or stands up for themselves. It is truly sad. Unfortunately, unlike the people in this story where this bring the family together I wasn’t so lucky but I am glad that in this experience has made then stronger.

[@carolynbirkner42]

If she did this before the wedding what else is she capable of doing? He's well out of it.

[@WolfyFancyLads]

My main take away here is that I wish I was part of the catering staff. XD Free food, no wedding to work through, an interesting story, it sounds like a great time for them!

[@susanlosey9511]

Daniela just proved how much she is a narcissist, manipulative person just like your mother. Sam, hold your head up high. You and your siblings and your dad are awesome people. Ana, you are the hero and going after Daniela and posting what a liar she was. You rock girl. Best of luck to all of your family.

[@Mo_Mods]

Nothing bonds humans more than a common hatred for an enemy. 😆

[@mothertrucker936]

That 3rd black and white drawing was incredible and deserved to place. Bravo to all the artists

[@lisahoward6766]

So many talented entries on the art. Love them!

[@Steampunkkids]

I love the winning one. Lofi Mark Narrations to study too. Chef’s kiss!

[@LynneLongman]

Great story, thanks Mark. Some step-mothers should never have access to step children.

[@TifSC]

Many people seem to think that nasty people will suddenly turn into saints on having kids, when it's so rarely the case.

[@katiesmith2031]

Mark thanks for the video hope you and poppy are having a wonderful day

[@queen_of_flatulence]

Hello beautiful person! how are you today?

[@katiesmith2031]

I'm doing great beautiful person how are you doing today? Hope you have a wonderful day

[@queen_of_flatulence]

@@katiesmith2031 I'm doing great too!

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

[@katiesmith2031]

@@broken_queer_but_fighting8589 thank you broken hope you are having a wonderful day

[@Theobserver6897]

LETS GO! My guy dodged an F’ing bullet!

[@LusterDust]

This was always my favorite Reddit stories that I always come back to. I love the sense of true family in this. I love that they all stick together and that anyone who ACTUALLY married into the family had Sam's back. Love Ana. I feel so bad for Sam. I bet he has some strange trauma from the fact that not only was he about to marry someone EXACTLY like his abusive mother, but how she acted nice the whole time (years) they were together and that he'll have such a hard time trusting people again. But, well, at least he has his sister, brother, dad and their significant others. Joe is such a good big brother, he's responsible and loyal and smart. He married the same type'a lady. I don't know these people but I always come out of it thinking I am so proud of these (non)alcoholics. And I am thankful to the dad for getting out of there and taking ALL of his kids with him. Imagine being jealous of your TODDLER daughter and say she's trying to be her daddy's wife. EW.

[@heathermcdonald9469]

This story popped up again for me. I’ve listened to it more than once but it is a classic. Sorry the family had to go through all of this tho

[@FredRated1967]

You know, hearing stories like this, makes me grateful I have a lovely and normal family. From my parents to my sister and all her brood. 😄 I can't imagine the pain some of all y'all deal with due to toxic family. My heart goes out to you.

[@amethysttheartist]

I only recently started watching you videos but these have been great to listen to as I work! I've been super productive recently so thank you!

[@v.s7760]

Wow he almost married someone like his mom. It’s crazy how that happens sometimes

[@arieblanche1489]

Today I’m packing up my apartment to move into mine and my husbands first house! Signing is at the end of the week!Your videos have helped me stay on task! Thank you for all you do!

[@vidaapplebee8388]

Cheers ya'll.. What a wonderful family!!

[@badkitty4922]

Congratulations, not only to the Fan Art winners but, also to everyone who submitted their artwork for this contest!! Yes, the winning artworks are amazing but, ALL of the submissions are so awesome in their own, individual ways! I can no longer draw so, I was loving every piece that Mark was putting up for us all to see. Congratulations, Waffle Gang! So Much Love!!😘😘😘💖💖💖👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ivymcassey2405]

Their mother sounds like mine! I am so proud to be over 2 years no contact. It is 100% forever. The only thing I regret is not doing it for myself when I moved out. I did not do it till I gave birth for the same of my child. I know know I am worth being free from abusers. My mother is way worse than these brothers mom if only what they mentioned happened but they say way worse happened so we may have equally selfish evil mothers.

[@Norinia]

Story 1 I’d dare them to sue. Extortion is a crime too lmao though the judge would probably just be satisfied screeching them out for it rather than arresting and charging them.

[@latoyathomas6544]

Man, it really chaps my ass when people who didn't grow up in your family, didn't experience what you did, don't know the people concerned, come in & decide THEY know better than YOU about YOUR relationship! Fuck that noise! Nope the hell Out of any future interactions with folks who think that way! Tell them what they can do with their arrogance & superiority, & just like that, THE TRASH HAS TAKEN ITSELF OUT!

[@johnson4272]

I am glad your family supports each other. The ex fiance was so wrong. You are probably right that she would have ended up like your mother. This story will get around your city and circle of friends. When it does, make certain that everyone knows the full truth. Even if they don't agree, they might at least understand. Good Luck to everyone in your family.

[@marybrown6756]

Congratulations to the contest winners! Glad I didn’t have to judge!

[@jennilynne1977]

This was a great story to hear. Today has been a good day and listening to Mark only made it better. Peace, hugs and love to everyone!

[@queen_of_flatulence]

Hi Mark!! How are you, today?

[@kardellious]

Did.. did she kill the new mom? She was celebrating before the father could even pick up the kids so did she know and cut the brakes or something?!?

[@KeyClavis]

"You don't understand the value of family"... what the hell did she think his father and brothers are? Family! It's pretty clear that to her, "family" means "mother". THAT is the part of the family she thinks is important and everryone else in the family has to bow down to her. The exact same role that she thought she was going to take. Mother. Head of the family. She was just like the mother Sam was running away from.

[@polarbearhero9803]

I understand how these guys feel and I would cut anyone who pushed her on me from my life. These types of people believe they know your life better than you. They also know how to fix everything. They know nothing. He dodged that bullet. You can imagine how miserable she would have made him while she redid his life.

[@poesraven4540]

Fabulous artwork!! Such talented creativity!

[@kristinwiebold2433]

I came from a loving family but if my significant other told me that a parent was toxic and they were no contact, i wouldn't push the topic especially wouldnt bring the toxic person around my significant other behind their back. One cant force another to forgive. Also it is hard to forgive when the person is still toxic and won't acknowledge what they did wrong. It is best to stay away from the manipulations of that person. OP you and your siblings did the right thing by saving your sibling from his ex. He is luck to have such supportice siblings, family, friends and relatives. Hope he is able to heal from this trauma. And find an honest woman that he can trust.

[@livewellwitheds6885]

they were raised to "hate mothers" ??? wtf. its not about hating mothers- it's about not tolerating toxic people!

[@jackiewepps4694]

Everyone are such amazing artists! It's incredible how much stuff you can do besides making a simple pencil drawing. I wish i knew how to do half of it.

[@FizzledDreams11]

I love Sam's family! Just amazing love them what a great way to be raised and to be a unit together you're so lucky stay grateful

[@kerribottriell-baxter7345]

He he, I love the little Mark doll in the bag of the little girl in Pebble's art piece.

[@chulutheimposter5415]

Hello Mark!! How are you doing today? I hope you are doing well and I wish you a great day!!

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

You too m8🤗🤗💜💜

[@laurenmentink7401]

Congrats to the Halloween winners. Thank you to Mark, Poppy & The Team. I heard the title story but not the last update for it. Thank you for that. OP was NTA all the way.

[@alexcerzea]

Sam, Joe and OP: It's time to pull the legendary technique of our family, NIGERUNDAYOU

[@ladytrucker251]

I'm glad he didn't marry Danielle, she seems really judgemental with all those cruel accusations. What made her believe a wedding day is the best time for family therapy. SMH

[@HackiePuffs]

Between this story and yesterday’s story and some of my own experiences through some friends I gotta say that pathological liars are officially some of my least favorite people. And I can’t believe the audacity of this mom tricking her kids into missing their stepmoms funeral so she could celebrate the death of this woman she psychotically hated THE AUDACITY!! Honestly I’d say I was surprised that they didn’t cut her off sooner but with how many people are involved I don’t think it’s easy to go completely no contact. As for Daniela she also is the worst. Same reasons as the mom. Trying to force and abuse Sam into getting back with a person who honestly doesn’t deserve it anymore and lying just like the mom has and trying to make Sam look like a monster. The mother and Daniela are way bigger monsters than Sam ever could be even if what Daniela said was true. That’s an insult to monsters but I can’t think of a better word to use lol.

[@LadyQuotes]

once again for the people in the back KIDS DON'T DISOWN GOOD PARENTS! Just because you can't see the reason, doesn't mean there isn't one

[@Russman67]

Wow Daniella! The manipulation is strong in this one! Congratulations on dodging a tactical nuke here!

[@DJShihTzuman]

Mark! You're mean! You just made me drool over something I'm not allowed to have anymore because it'll shoot my blood sugars sky high!

[@smilehappylovelife7991]

All of the fan art is amazing!

[@packergeek10]

This could be like a movie. Holy shit.