I Was Adopted As A Baby And Secretly Attended Bio Mom's Funeral, Family Found Out - AITA Reddit

[@samuelkremer441]

Story 3: If I found out my sister's boyfriend had cheated on her and her friends helped cover it up, I would've forced fet them their teeth. So, NTA.

[@viddergrapho8488]

I want an update on that as soon as it's available

[@immortalsofar5314]

OP's brother just doesn't get it - your enemies cannot betray you, only your friends can do that. And, apparently, her brother.

[@EmilyGrace-gw7im]

Update of story 1 had me bawling like a baby

[@Ifrit86]

Story 3: I wouldn't be surprised if the brother and SIL already knew about the cheating or also enabled him to

[@carolroberts4614]

I think so too, if they are that much against being "mean" to them, I would say they were definitely part of the conspiracy of silence! The brother and fiancee are beyond despicable either way.

[@TheGreatPresenter]

I really want an update on this one.

[@normanhutcheson812]

My thoughts exactly! Otherwise, why wouldn’t he have more empathy for his sister and uninvite the ex-husband, and all of the “friends” who knew and enabled the cheating?! I believe he was in on it, and maybe even the bride as well! OP, I’d just tell him that, since it’s obvious he also knew about the cheating and kept it from you, to keep his cheating friends and guests, and never talk or see you anymore! That goes for anyone else that you discover knew about it! Then block them all!

[@AndyyWithAY]

The brother in the last story is a class A tool. He doesn't want to upset people who mean nothing to him, and places their feelings over his own sister. They're not even his friends! And a month to uninvite them is not "short notice". I get he's close to BIL, but BIL cheated on his sister! I'd he done with my brother. On God NTA

[@paden1865able]

He wants the extra presents from the ex and the friends. Brother is a real jerk.

[@jengsci8268]

andyawe13 - Yes, a total tool! Has so little regard for his own sister. I don't know if I could ever forgive something like that if he didn't uninvite them. His future wife is an AH too for not considering the feelings of someone who is about to become her SIL, family. Bish.

[@lauralfreeberg2179]

I wonder what the bride thinks of his blase' attitude toward cheating. If they are okay with it I hope they both get cheated on and find out friends covered for them. Serve them right

[@lulul0l039]

Backboneless POS, definitely enabler type himself. Oh my god... Such weak character, I bet he wouldn't even stand up for his own kids should he get any.

[@brigidtheirish]

Why were OP's friends invited in the first place? They aren't *his* friends, just acquaintances he gets along with. And you *certainly* don't put two people in the middle of a nasty divorce next to each other even if you *have* to invite both for whatever reason! And the brother *doesn't* have to invite both! That asshole *cheated on his sister!* He should be asking her how deep she wants him *buried.*

[@AndyyWithAY]

The update in story 1 was a little Christmas miracle. Such a heartwarming story! 🥰😌🎄

[@AndreNDP]

Somebody...somebody's chopping onions...

[@karsten_m]

@@AndreNDP Ninjas ... Ninjas chopping onions.

[@elainelawrence4522]

CCTV

[@owl7072]

Story 3: "It would be mean to uninvite them" It's also mean for a spouse to cheat and for your supposed "friends" to help hide and enable it yet here we are 🤨

[@ElCid48]

dad and mom and sister should tell brother that they are not attending and tell the other relatives and they should all say enjoy your wedding being a yellow belly traitor to your sister.

[@AndyyWithAY]

Story 1 most definitely NTA. She didn't "reveal herself at the funeral". She went to the funeral to pay respects. She didn't cause drama, start a fight, be petty. She just happens to be a dead ringer for a mom.

[@soulbound2]

She kinda did though what did she expect people to not question a random girl being at the funeral of course anyone with half a mind would connect the dots how could she not think that

[@daryatislenko4651]

@@soulbound2 I mean, aren't funerals for those who knew the deceased person? She never contacted her mom so it was kind of a low blow to the whole family that is grieving a person that they knew and loved.

[@roelthas]

NAH for me, I can't fault the bio dad and aunt for their feelings.

[@MageMalice]

@@daryatislenko4651 I think the point of a funeral is to pay respects to the dead, it is most commonly attended by those who knew the deceased of course because it’s usually handled by the family or friends of the deceased.

[@thomasjoseph5876]

I grew up living next to Twin Boys. They did not get along and even said they hated looking in the mirror because it reminded them of the other lol. They basically, hated each other. When we all graduated High School together, one of the twins left for the Big University in the Big City with the rest of us, the other went into the Navy. Fast forward about 14 years and they have never seen each other again. I kept in touch with both of them although I was closer to the twin that went to the Big University and he stayed in the city for a job like all of us had. As time went on, many of us heard little to nothing about the other twin in the Navy, and in fact, the twin I hung out with didn't even acknowledge he had a brother let alone a twin. The few of us "older" friends that had been around since High School, didn't mention him either as it would put a damper on any events or things we were doing. The twin I hung out with died in an accident and at the funeral, all hell broke loose when the twin from the Navy that most of his newer friends (INCLUDING HIS GIRLFRIEND) and co-workers didn't know existed, walked down the aisle to the casket in his Navy Dress Whites. People were screaming and crying because they thought they were seeing a ghost or some sort of trick. His boss's wife (who he worked with as well), actually passed out. (As a side note: We found out later she passed out because her and the dead twin were doing some "side action" lol). Of course, the people that knew the Navy Twin existed like old friends and family were happy to see him and many rushed up to hug him. This only inflamed the situation further because the people that didn't know the twin existed had no idea what was going on. Some of them were yelling in Spanish about the twin being reincarnated and all kinds of weird stuff lol. I never saw so many people doing the "sign of the cross" repeatedly and as fast as they could. BEST. FUNERAL. EVER.

[@icdias99]

The update on the first story made me cry in the middle of the street

[@sylviajones6745]

Awwwww, I felt so bad for OP, not getting adopted and being an orphan. So heartbreaking 😭

[@Mewse1203]

Story 1: NAH but the aunt. OP's reaction of "I made someone else's grief about me" is completely wrong. She did nothing of the sort. OP has every right to grieve as well. OP had every right to go to the funeral and the aunt is the asshole for telling her otherwise. I feel bad for OP. Edit: I don't know if you can get any better of an update than that... I'm glad OP did not stay closed off.

[@darkshadow5581]

Not having read the edit, I feel it's slightly YTA. I think OP should of reached out, but OP effectively went to a funeral for someone they never met and no-one knew who they where and it feels weird to me they expected to just be ignored? It feels almost like going to a wedding without an invitation. I think aunt is the AH as well, but It just doesn't feel like a very sensitive thing to do, and While I get OP is grieving, I always try to go by the idea that stuff like this explains but doesn't excuse it.

[@brigidtheirish]

@@darkshadow5581 I don't think she's the asshole for attending the funeral (apparently it was set up so anyone could walk in, not just those who were specifically invited, you'd be surprised how many funerals are like that). The way she handled her bio-dad, though. I mean, she left early and then all but ghosted him. *That's* pretty shitty.

[@Barlmoro]

@@brigidtheirish but tbh she sufferd from the adoption system and needet really a counsellor to process this complete thing

[@Flakey101]

@@brigidtheirish Thats what surprised me. The father hopes were raised and then chrushed by that meeting and being ghosted not the funeral that people kept talking about.

[@brigidtheirish]

@@Barlmoro Quite true. The action itself is kinda shitty, but it's understandable why she did. Hell, I had (and have) a loving family and I totally get wanting to just disappear.

[@theonlybomber]

Mark bringing the onions with the first story 😭😭😭

[@kimberleyg4657]

I hope we get an update on the last story. I don't think the ex will be stupid enough to show up for the wedding of his former BIL. The friends on the other hand that's another story. I hope op has a friend or family member point out to the other guests that her brother refused to uninvite the people who betrayed op

[@somethingelse4204]

What a horrible wake up call for OP. I'd definitely not go to the wedding and go no contact afterward. And if I were the parents of that pos, I'd do the same.

[@MaryTheresa1986]

@@somethingelse4204 💯 OP needs to cut off all of these toxic parasites and find people who will love and appreciate her.

[@KE-hr4sb]

S1: Those bloody onions! Great update. S3: NTA, and I'd skip the wedding. Your brother is more concerned about "feeling bad" for uninviting people that hurt you, than he is about your feelings. And to ask you if you'd mind being seated next to those that stabbed you in the back?! With friends like those, as they say.

[@jemase7931]

DH gave his mother a key. I came home from work and caught her giving a tour to her friends, people I barely knew. Locks got changed. She did NOT get a new key. She mentioned that she dropped by "to pick something up" and needed a new key. She did NOT get one.

[@TisOnlyAScratch]

Creepy. Helps that my mom is out of state and MIL lives 2 hours away.

[@Tammohawk1]

1. What a nice wholesome ending. I loved this story. I can imagine how the parents felt in giving up their child. You can't forget, not if you are a halfway decent person that is. 2. YTA Yup, you're the butt head. And a big one! No one has a right to a key to someone's home. 3. NTA Brother needs to learn his priorities and who is the most important person is in his life.

[@Harvest133]

Story 2 also didn't need to escalate higher than "No, I think we'll be fine without you having a key." instead of throwing fuel on the fire being being caustic in response. It doesn't hurt to be polite. You can be firm and polite at the same time and I guarentee had the DIL done so, it wouldn't have escalated at all.

[@lisakaz35]

Last commenter on story 3 nailed it. Don't go, tell at least 1 person why. Make sure they know brother/SIL chose appearances (or wedding gifts?) over supporting the groom's sister. Eff that couple and their "priorities."

[@MadeaEinaj]

Story 3: I suspect the brother and maybe the future SIL, knew about the cheating too. They kept quiet, either because brother is a cheater too (probably cheating together) or they just didn't want to bring it out until after the wedding.

[@stephenlundy5082]

Story 3: NTA for being upset over this. However, I am surprised that OP's soon to be ex-husband would even be going to the wedding. If I was divorcing my wife, the last place I would want to be is surrounded by her and her whole family just weeks after everything fell apart. If I was OP's brother, I would be calling OP's soon-to-be-ex and all of the friends offering them the opportunity to withdraw from the event, before I officially un-invite them. I would tell each of them that I would not want this drama overshadowing our special day, so it maybe in everyone's best interest of you choose not to come.

[@LaineyBug2020]

Last story: I want to know what her parents think of her brother not uninviting the cheating horde. If that were my son, I'd pull all my support and funds, and take Daughter on a trip that day. I'd also mass email the guest list explaining the situation and announcing we won't be attending, but will be supporting our daughter by doing XYZ and any are welcome to join us instead of supporting the farce of a wedding.

[@xXKisskerXx]

I am a bit dark minded, but the first story has a little hint of something I love. The thought that her bio moms funeral, wasn't just a cause for sadness, but for joy. The joy of reuniting bio-children with bio-parents and actually sharing feelings of the painful past on both sides, instead of just "everything is better now" and moving on with life. It's dark, it's sad, but it is also a bit joyous and happy. I am sure her bio-mom would have bee smiling about her child coming back into their lives, if she were still around, no matter 'how' or 'when' she was able to show up.

[@ElCid48]

She spent time in the system as a child and I do not see this an adopted. when a child is adopted, two parents take them in their home. when she did she grown up in the system and wished her dad came to get her out of the system, that means she was not in a family

[@stephaniekinloch9094]

With story 3 - Almost sounds like brother & sil knew about the cheating all along & were part of the cover up (especially because brother got on so well with hubby).

[@duhduhvesta]

I cried too on first story. Oh geez I’m bawling

[@JUMALATION1]

Story 2: The key thing. I have purposefully not left a key with my mom because even though I know she would only enter for an emergency, she would still complain about my bed being unmade or some random liquor bottle in a corner. The spare key is at my future MIL's house because she is a hella lot more chill :D Also: the future MIL is closer by than my parents even by public transport. So for efficiency even, it's more logical for my future MIL to have the spare key.

[@colorcutie97]

Agreed. My mom has never been to my apartment in the 2+ years I’ve lived their and she STILL complains about my set up because she knows I have my bed in my living room instead of the bedroom because we just like that set up better. She constantly asks me if it’s “still there” and just is so bothered by this fact alone

[@cpaul9269]

lol - I just typed out the same thing. EXACT same situation. the struggle is real.

[@MamieBabi]

Story 3 I cannot even imagine my brothers doing that to me. Only way I could imagine my brothers still inviting an ex of mine who cheated is to get into a fight with them.

[@UzumakiDonnoHinata]

Merry Christmas, waffle king! You yourself are a gift more valuable than anything that could be bought or made. Your content comes in second to you. Much love! 🥰

[@katiesmith2031]

Merry Christmas hope you and your families are having a wonderful day

[@damien678]

story 1 was so amazing, I'm so happy for op 😭

[@karinascuckyte4249]

Both of my parents have a set of my keys, a grandmother has some too. But they didn't demand them. They help me in taking care of the property after it was bought this summer, so it wasn't even a question if they should have a key. They had a clear purpose to have them. And they respect my privacy enough never to show up without telling me first. I have a key to their place too. I can just stop there on my way somewhere unannounced, that's just how our family works. If they had needed to demand a key, they clearly wouldn't have one. The type of person to do that clearly wouldn't respect boundaries.

[@luva_carnincatsnmusic]

Re story about spare key. My mother had a spare key to her mother's place. And yes, she snooped knowing full well her mom was at some appointment or other and wouldn't be home in a while. I have never left her my keys to my place (and she doesn't ask) because she would totally do this. If I lose my keys I pretty much have to get a locksmith immediately.

[@ErdriedDeirdre]

That first story was so heartwarming! ❤️ I needed that. 🌲😊

[@PaeoniaDrop]

Wow I never expected to get in to viewing this so early. Just in time for a late breakfast on the West Coast of the US. Thank you for all your hard work over the past year Mark. I know things have been difficult for you. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and holiday season!

[@KittenUndercover]

Hey neighbor!! I second everything you said.

[@Mhidraum]

Story 2: Mom, aunt, brother, and me all have keys to my grandma's house... In my family getting a key was just something we got once we were old enough. My landlord and I also have eachother's keys. We both have dogs, so it comes in handy if something comes up at work. Since we live in the same house, it's also a safety measure in case of fire. I always assumed sharing a copy of your housekey was quite normal.

[@brigidtheirish]

Yeah. My parents had keys to the houses of both sets of grandparents and us kids all got keys to our house when we became adults (we never needed a key before then). I gave my parents a spare key to every apartment I ever lived in. And, of course, my landlords always had a key so they could get in for inspections and maintenance.

[@jmarie9997]

Sounds like son and dil don't trust OP.

[@Harvest133]

It would've been fine for DIL to just polite decline, but by being caustic she escalated the situation until it blew out of proportion. It doesn't cost anything to be polite while being firm.

[@sylvestercat1898]

Mark, the funniest thing happened while I was opening press with my family. I received Mandalorian socks that were packed in Christmas crackers. But, since I’m American they’re not too popular here like in the UK, so my relatives did not know how they worked. So, I was pulling one of them with a cousin, and it came open with a really loud pop (for some reason, this was the only one that popped) and it startled everyone, especially my aunt who told me to not open them anymore lol. Merry Christmas Mark!

[@carolroberts4614]

Did you have the bad jokes in them? I worked with someone who used to collect all the cracker jokes and send them to an American friend!

[@sylvestercat1898]

Unfortunately no, it was just the socks in a little plastic bag. Now I’m sad because I had no idea Christmas Crackers had bad jokes in them lol.

[@meghanplayssims]

story 3: its not even just that the ex is invited to the wedding but also the brother wants her to sit with them all? is he crazy????

[@brandygiovinazzi3460]

Story #1: I love the ending so much! Thank you for choosing to share this one on Christmas!

[@eliability]

Merry Christmas Mark! It’s been a great year watching you and participating in your community. Currently visiting relatives ☺️

[@MrSpartanicus]

Story 3: Willing to bet the brother knew about OP’s ex husband’s affair and is choosing to rug sweep her feelings.

[@novabrilliant4510]

A video from Mark is the best Christmas gift. Thanks so much.

[@moimeself1088]

Story 2: emergency keys are for the convenience of the homeowners. They are offered, not demanded. OP is the arsehole.

[@BeckyChronicles]

#1 Made me cry . What wonderful story. I’m so happy for you OP. A literally miracle, kinda like he is getting his wife back, but not.

[@madisonl3401]

Merry Christmas everyone! Wishing you all lots of love and prosperity in the upcoming year! 💕

[@candi66]

Story 3: NTA: I'm vindictive. If my brother and soon-to-be sister-in-law were willing to treat me so badly.... They would definitely have a wedding to remember.

[@coreysue3451]

RIGHT?! If that were me I would burn it down. But that's not the advise I gave her in my comment lol

[@1stladyofmyhouse]

My speech would include the approval of infidelity by the brother while staring straight into the brides eyes. And ask why didn’t the brother invite the adulterers side piece. And friends. Friends. Not friends. You can all go to hell. And throw the cake at them! Calmly walk out like a champ.

[@sandrag3854]

Another great post. Thank you for your time and effort Mark. I look forward to every video. Merry Christmas from Canada!

[@ScarabD]

Dude, first minute in? I am on FORM today! ...She says, to the guy actively posting videos on Christmas day X3 Thanks Mark!

[@somethingelse4204]

Story 3: The only reason any of my siblings would be inviting my soon to be ex and all of my ex friends to their wedding would be to do something terrible to them.

[@RPGPaenda]

whoa that first story-i’m in tears over it. i’m happy for op and having the family they wanted and deserve now

[@tabathaalshalhoub1653]

For story 3, I always am more petty in my head than in real life. I’d say to go. And give a speech, as family often does at weddings. The title should be “signs that your spouse is cheating and how to catch them (and other helping them) in their lies.”

[@TisOnlyAScratch]

Ooooooh..........very vindictive. I like it!

[@laurdiane]

the first story makes my heart ache, i’m so happy for this update i want to cry

[@juliebiggerbear7300]

That second story though… I will never understand people who would prioritize appearances over family. If my brother did something like that, I would not have been at his wedding.

[@deettekearns9092]

Story 1 - God, I am crying during this entire post. OP is so sweet. Story 2 - I just read the headline and said, 'Yes," out loud.

[@shannondalshaug686]

First story, I'm so glad for op, dam onions 😢 Second story omg yta suggest that they give a copy of their key to someone in case of emergencies sure no worries, tell your grown-up Dil and son that you are expecting a key nope not in a million years!!!

[@rylashadow18]

That first one is heart melting in such a wonderful way

[@louellacharlton4425]

Tyvm Mark.. Oh i hope your holiday was superb. And you get " boxing day". We were cheated! Stay safe please. PEACE

[@ivy456]

My mom asked for my keys for emergencies when I got my house. So I just gave them to her. I don't think its wrong to ask for them. Just don't push it if someone says no. If the story went like OP said daughter inlaw was rude too. There was no need to react in such a way. Both escalated the situation over something so dumb.

[@Ally.81]

I think it depends on how close you are to her. I don't know if you are single or not, but in case of a couple they both have to be ok with that. Also from how entitled she sounded I am guessing she is not close to her son's gf/wife, also from how strong she reacted probably wasn't the first time she was getting involved in her son's life/relationship. Don't get me wrong I have a key at my sister in law which I give in case of emergency and honestly she can come anytime even if I am not home, we are that close and I trust her. Crazy part is she is actually my ex sister in law, as I divorced her brother. 😂

[@brigidtheirish]

And I certainly don't blame OP for trying to ask *her son* and get an answer from *her son* instead of the rude bitch. Honestly more curious what's up with the wife and why Ethan couldn't speak for himself than anything else. Why would she get so nasty over someone not on the deed having a key? Is she going to prevent any kids she and Ethan may eventually have from having keys, too? Why would she jump immediately to a fire instead of the obvious accident or illness scenario? Almost seems like she's trying to push OP out of Ethan's life. I mean, *maybe* OP was being overly pushy from how her husband reacted, but the request seems innocuous enough.

[@msredux]

Sister also has keys to my house, not a bug deal

[@toysruskid5074]

I have a friend I give a copy of my car keys to. Does she drive my car? Nope. Never has. Hasn't even moved them from the driveway, but when I was in college the ignition key to my Toyota snapped like a twig and if she hadn't had a key to come rescue me with, I'd have been stranded as it was before cellphones and the store was closing

[@tintinismybelgian]

I have two brothers and two SILs. I have a copy of the key to one's house, but not the other. It's not weird to me, either way.

[@jennilynne1977]

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas! Peace, hugs and love everyone!

[@BigL_TheKing]

Marry Christmas Mark to you and yours!!!! May the New Year bring you joy, happiness and waffles 🎉🎉

[@torymann4174]

I glad aunty did take accountability for herself.

[@Rayla150037062]

Story 1 made me cry like a baby, what a beautiful story. I'm so happy for op.

[@dustyrose192]

Story four, i would be telling all the guests what happened to me and my husbands and dirty friends if my brother invited them to his wedding. Id be posting it social media for fucking weeks so they all knew

[@brigidtheirish]

*Same.* Brother's so worried that the asshat squad badmouthing him as a poor host? Let's see how he deals with *this.*

[@BraveryWing26]

I feel for first OP so much. Being hated for just wanting to go to her mother's funeral

[@elspethgraham9531]

Story One - most appropriate for Christmas Day. Story Two - This MIL is definitely being the AH. You do not demand a spare key or demand the right to come visit whenever. What happens if/when son and DIL have children. Will she demand the right to see/visit/babysit the child too? OP here blew it big time.

[@fhuber7507]

2... YTA. You don't ask for a key to someone else's house when they don't offer. It's even worse to demand it.

[@michamocha]

The first story was so beautiful I cried. 😭 I'm so happy for Op and her father.

[@bethanntay]

Merry Christmas Mark. Hope you, poppy, and family have a good day. Almost 2022. It's strange how fast time flies.

[@bethanntay]

We are grateful for you and your wonderful personality. You can always make us happy. Thanks for the video!.

[@katiesmith2031]

Merry Christmas have a wonderful day

[@bethanntay]

@@katiesmith2031 thank you, you as well. I wishing you a wonderful and exciting 2022.

[@FizzledDreams11]

I'm trying to drive doing my UberEATS and crying like a damn baby! I'm so happy for op! that's one of the best updates you've ever read. I hope op and their dad get to do all the things they've ever wanted to 😊

[@tylerpatrick3511]

I know this story is about a year old but I am listening to this. I may have even commented on it before. Story 1 really hits me close to home. I was an older kid when I was adopted I know I was one of the lucky ones and I love my adopted folks and I love my bio father and siblings.

[@lucere3674]

Listening to so many of these stories is messing with my mind. With absolutely zero proof, I can't help but feel that the brother is trying to sit her next to the cheating ex because he knew about the cheating or may of been one of the people that helped the ex out and now he feels guilty about it and hopes that sitting them next to each other at his wedding might fix things between them. Even if he didn't want to lose face by uninviting people, it's hard to believe there's someone dense enough to think sitting their sibling next to their cheating ex would be an OK thing to do in a normal situation.

[@Swnsasy]

A key to their house? That's insane.. I have a key to my son's house because he gave me one because he's single and gets sick I can come around but I didn't ask. I do not have a key to either of my daughters houses.. If they offer, that's fine, like my son did, I'll take it.. Omgosh that mom is off her rocker.. They aren't kids, they are a grown ass married couple not children playing house!! She's horrible..

[@paden1865able]

Just finished baking a small batch of sugar cookies for my son, he's having a great day. I got a new pair of glasses that will help me see until the surgery and they arrived just in time for the holiday.

[@gypsygem9395]

That's great paden! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅

[@notevenlistening6072]

Merry Christmas from Northern Alberta, Mark! It is a balmy -30 degrees this fine morning. Cheers!

[@sannahayes832]

I love your stories and I really appreciate that you read these stories for the first time with us. I could not believe that I had not joined your channel before today. I thought that I was already a member. I have always hit the thumbs up 👍 which must be why your videos were frequently offered. Again I apologize that I didn't join until today! Thank you for the hours of entertainment and enjoyment you have given me. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays! Hugs!

[@志瑜杨]

Merry Christmas Mark and fellow fans!

[@baileyyy1]

That first story is so wholesome, I love it❤️

[@jackiewepps4694]

Story 2: For demanding a key to the house and for not backing down, yes YTA. But I would definitely like to know the other side of the story. Has OP had a habit of intruding before? Does she have reason to worry that an emergency might occur? A spare key can be convenient, but it depends a lot on the situation, which we in this case only know very little about.

[@ElCid48]

to parents who children get married and go on with their lives. go on with yours and enjoy the empty nest and get your bucket list done.

[@katiesmith2031]

Merry Christmas everyone I hope you and your families are having a wonderful day

[@ShatoraDragondore]

Story 3: I wonder with OPs FSIL thinks about Brother being ok with having not only the cheater but all of his accomplices at her weddings and the image it shows Brother endorses.

[@jeanipin3430]

What a lovely person you are Mark. I am in near tears too, my heart is full and the joy I feel over her reunion with her bio family is immense. I wish others in the same situation could experience the very same. Best story and ending ever 😪🥰 My son gave me keys to his house, he lives alone, I would never use it unless he called me for assistance in any way. He suffers with depression, anxiety, panic attacks and has other medical ailments. He also has a key to our home just in case he feels he needs company at any time. We live quite close but I would never have asked or demanded a key, totally his joice as it should be. Wow, the last one, bl***y appalling, he should be 100% with his sister in this, ex will more than likely take his new cheating gf as his plus one. This is so disrespectful to his sister, I would blank him for the rest of my life. If they all still go they have no morals or shame

[@FairyNiamh1977]

Merry Christmas to you. Thanks for your time.

[@AnimeNut101]

Good afternoon, Mark! Merry Christmas from Michigan, USA! 🎄😁

[@annabethsmith-kingsley2079]

If you have an overly involved cousin: you're trash

[@D-Dollie]

Emergency keys: I have my sister’s house keys and she has mine for emergencies. We have always done that. But they way the MIL asked was rude and she deserves a big fat NO!! My sister never asked for my keys, I offered her. Same way, I never asked for her keys, she offered.

[@jessicamarshall1975]

Story 2: YTA. OP’s husband is right, OP didn’t ask for a key, she demanded one. OP told her DIL to make a copies of the key and give one to OP. OP sounds entitled to expect a key because OP does expect a key. Making an extra copy of a key and giving it to someone/putting it somewhere to keep safe for emergencies is a good idea. The problem comes from OP assuming they’d give her the emergency key. Honestly OP sounds entitled, like she has a problem with DIL (“she obviously didn’t seem to have any idea...” sounds a tad combative and dismissive) and a problem respecting boundaries (pushing for a key after being told “no”). If OP had got a key 100% she would drop by and let herself in, her son and DIL wouldn’t be able to get rid of her. Edit: Last story: NTA. I would make sure everyone knew I why I stayed away. I would tell someone to spread it around and to explain it if people asked and go NC with brother. But I’m a petty bitch.

[@browhattheactualfu-2659]

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it! Have a great day to everyone else!

[@TisOnlyAScratch]

Story 2: My house has coded locks. We set different codes for different household members. Two trusted friends have their own permanent codes. Anyone else needing access will receive a temporary code. When the need is over, the code gets deleted. No need to change the locks.

[@annabethsmith-kingsley2079]

story 3 He "doesn't want to be mean"? oi.... don't go to that wedding.

[@jjgonzalez7703]

Thanks for this Christmas treat! Happy holidays everyone!

[@drakeloki4214]

For the last story If I was the brother and my sister told me about what her ex bf and exfriends first I ask where does she want the bodies buried or would it be best she didn't know. The very least I would do is uninvite them.

[@shebakoby]

story 2: "Tell me you're a Just No Mother-in-Law without saying 'I'm a JustNoMIL'"

[@Harvest133]

10 bucks said if the DIL had being firm, but polite, in her declination to give the mother a key, things would not have escalated. It costs nothing to be polite while firm.

[@katiesmith2031]

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

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Hope yours is well m8🤗🤗💜💜

[@katiesmith2031]

@@broken_queer_but_fighting8589 it's going good my girls are happy so I'm happy hope you and your family are having a wonderful day much love 💙

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@katiesmith2031 yay im glad and thanks m8💜💜🤗🤗

[@gypsygem9395]

Merry Christmas Katie, hope you and your girls had a great day!

[@katiesmith2031]

@@gypsygem9395 Merry Christmas we did thank you gypsy gem hope you and your family are having a wonderful Christmas much love 💙

[@rokuth]

Damn those onions! Got me tearing up too...

[@mindyschocolate]

S1: omg he still has her baby picture in his wallet. That made me cry.

[@gypsygem9395]

Merry Christmas Mark. I hope you've had a good day.

[@linzi9814]

Story 2, I can sympathise with Jess about the spare key going to a mother/mother in law. My own mother had one for a while and we saw a big bottle of fizzy pop and a chocolate bar missing one day. She denies it but I'm convinced she came in while we were out and stole them LOL. It really depends on what kind of person MIL is. Also, you don't ask someone for a spare key! you wait until they offer you it!

[@z0mb1egutzz]

Story 1: NTA, she was your mother and you have every right to attend her funeral Story 2: YTA, She told you no. That's the end of that. Story 3: NTA omg what

[@joydavis3089]

Thanks and Merry Christmas

[@Emsky1989]

I know if my comment when through properly, but I found an update for the first story and OP met the rest of her family and they were all very welcoming.

[@AndyyWithAY]

I got everything I wanted for Christmas. I woke up not feeling great, so I've been trying to go back to sleep. I'm hoping I can go back to sleep after this video. Have to go back to work tomorrow. Merry Christmas, WaffleGang

[@eliability]

Good luck, and I hope you feel better ☺️

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Glad u got what you wanted and get well soon m8🤗🤗💜💜

[@M.A.Ortiz021]

Hope u feel better soon! Merry Christmas

[@moimeself1088]

Hiya Mark! 🙋🏾‍♀️🇿🇦 Hope you're having a great holiday season 🍾🎄

[@realbadger]

Fascinating: the House Key story I've heard read out via another Reddit reader... albeit from the _daughter-in-law's_ perspective...!

[@abelink9229]

Story 2: my mother has keys to my apartment. BUT I have the keys to her apartment too. Did OP offer a copy of her key to them before demanding theirs? I guess not?

[@maggpiprime954]

Merry Christmas, Mark!

[@lauriciaclarke5303]

Merry Christmas Mark! I'm eating a slice of black cake while listening to the stories.