Mom Sided With Stepdad And His Kids, Kicked Me Out, But They Forgot That I Own....- Reddit Stories

[@rsstenger5113]

She might be your mother, but your dad knew what kind of a person his wife really is.

[@staceyrashkin2609]

Bingo

[@MisterPuck]

idk they way she was written about I’m not sure it’s correct to call her a “person.” She seemed to adapt her behavior and personality to whomever she’s dating/married to. She never expresses what _she_ wants, only what Steve wants. Can you really call that a “person?” It’s probably why she replaced her deceased husband so quickly, the thought of not having an authority figure to latch on to was probably terrifying. And just to be clear in case someone takes this the wrong way: I’m not saying all women are like this, only this woman in particular seems to be this way.

[@ltdee1970]

I kinda get that impression she must have cheated on him before because when you listen to him talk, he never mentions stories about his dad and his mom doing things together. It’s always him and his dad does make you wonder right

[@RanmaYagami]

~Tearing down everything his dad worked on~ "Oh your father isn't here anymore get over it!" ~Kicking them out of the house~ "Won't you PLEASE think of your father!"

[@MrPMAntunes]

That mother is disgusting. I don't think she even loved her late husband. And he probably knew what kind of 304 she was to leave everything to his son to take care of it.

[@ВладиславПопов-р3в]

304?

[@Silver_The_Dreadful]

@@ВладиславПопов-р3в its a word essentially meaning promiscuous woman.

[@shahmeerzaid287]

​@@ВладиславПопов-р3в write 304 in a traditional calculator and read it upside down

[@Sua_Sponte_-]

Wow, the projection

[@MrPMAntunes]

@Sua_Sponte_- did you listen to the same story as the rest of us?

[@EthanNightwalker]

"Being the villain in someone elses's tale is sometimes the price of doing what's right" Holy damn! That line hit hard.

[@LX777]

The mom is one of those people that change their whole personality based on their partner - like they have to be twins and think and say the same

[@saltLTaylor]

That's how my mom is and it breaks my heart😭

[@chocolatedip86]

That’s called a ”chameleon”

[@liamhall3260]

My Dad was actually the one who changed to match my stepmom, unfortunately. 😅

[@Benjamin-zp5ds]

​@@saltLTaylorthat's sad. Tell her

[@smileyrain5722]

You don't need such a family who treats your father's memory so low. My condolences about your beloved dad ❤

[@ltdee1970]

Well, I’m on the fence with that. I will always feel like the house was built under a historic meaning so why this guy came in and thought it’d be a good idea to tear out walls and everything even though that house was built with historic accuracy to it why the mom OK this is the most important question. Why did the dad see fit to lead the house to the sun all that smells like she was having an affair with this guy while the dad was still alive, and he was preparing for the fact that this might happen, but on the flipsidethis guy is cold and heartless. I guess it has to be that way he made the right decision.

[@smileyrain5722]

@ltdee1970 it's possible, they got married a way TOO fast

[@Steve_Raglan_aka_William_Afton]

Nah, those things they did to OP's house is messed up.

[@Mustafais69]

Real

[@2xtreem4u]

i would have sue them

[@LODintheshadows]

Yeah, imagine being 30, moving into your dad's new girlfriends house and then stealing and selling stuff there, and destroying fixtures

[@hexagonal69]

OP was definitely way more patient than I would’ve been. The moment they started doing unapproved modifications to the house, I would’ve gotten them kicked out and sought damages. Imagine them doing the same to a rental home, it’s ludicrous.

[@dakotasan8719]

Steve would be catching hands for trying to throw out my Dad’s stuff.

[@Dawnsketch]

Fr, maybe some cussing but that’s just me because Steve made my blood boil, he has NO right to change the house if OP didn’t allow it but he STILL DID IT!! OPs father was definitely a good man and he is definitely proud of OP. May his father rest in peace

[@LODintheshadows]

And the son sold it. Like literal theft

[@dejaypage1575]

Would have gotten a fork in the hand

[@MisterPuck]

And then the OP would’ve been thrown in jail with assault charges against him, hurting both his reputation and legal case against them later. Bravo.

[@ajb117]

@@MisterPuck nah not really.

[@LODintheshadows]

Perfect final update would be "Steve dumped mum when he couldn't mooch off of her anymore and she came crawling back begging for forgiveness"

[@kimsvisualdiary]

You noticed that mom is living with her sister and not Steve? 😂

[@robfeander3653]

Every change that was done, with him owning the house should have been stopped right away.

[@RedditFamilyTales]

That's a great point! Looking back, stepping in earlier might have saved a lot of heartache and damage to the home. Do you think there’s ever a way to handle these situations without creating such deep family fractures? Would love to hear your thoughts!

[@robfeander3653]

@@RedditFamilyTales There was always going to be fractures with the mom moving on so quickly, the fact that he owned the house it should have been made clear right away that no changes were to be made and if they didn't like it. they all move out.

[@bomon6654]

@@RedditFamilyTalesmf stop making these doormat ai stories

[@SomeoneFromBelgium123]

@@RedditFamilyTales there would always be fractures, but they would not be bigger than they are now. By kicking them out immediately, it would have saved much damage, the fractures aren't your fault. The problem just lays by the mom, she decided to be toxic

[@kymi1]

Why didn’t he stop them ripping the house to pieces from the start?

[@johnchen997]

That's how spineless doormat roll. Every damn story the op is a doormat.

[@LODintheshadows]

Wife said to leave it, then end she's like, you did what your dad wanted. Like most this trouble could have been avoided if she just backed him and said he shouldn't step down, fight for his dad's will

[@kristoffergroves90]

because the story is fake. no way all those contractors worked on the house without getting permission from the owner.

[@TheImmortalJackSmith]

@@kristoffergroves90 lol, you think most contractors do any type of search for ownership, or they just look at last name and if it's a match that is good enough

[@imPKKer]

@@kristoffergroves90 so those lawsuit regarding unauthorized work also fake? The story might be fake but stuff like this happen all the time. The world is not as perfect as you think.

[@sarahpyro]

"The topic of honoring your parents was discussed by mom's pastor" he is. He's honoring his father's legacy. Too bad nobody else can see that

[@Aaaaa1ggg]

13:43 the amount of respect and patience you had there explains your dad did his job properly.

[@gasmaskloner6180]

I would sue them for property damage

[@FilthyCasualYT]

OP should have told them at the first unapproved alteration they had 2 weeks to get out. And yes, he should sue their asses for all the damage they did to the house.

[@toxin0343]

It takes the strongest of wills to do what is right and OP is honoring his father's legacy

[@LODintheshadows]

The mum contacting like "I changed your diapers" op should reply, you got to stop holding on to the past. That's the attitude she's been giving 🤷‍♂️

[@therealhellkitty5388]

The owner should have evicted them as soon as they started making “improvements”. Nothing else is important. Mom and Steve are “a piece of work” as they say in the South. However, OP also bears responsibility for not dealing with the issue right away.

[@alexhulea2735]

OP should have evicted them after the first 'improvements'. damn sentimental fool. he'll have to sink more money to restore his mom's idiocy

[@Josb_Bluebird2143]

The whole situation sucks but the stepson selling his dad’s tools and cleaning out the workshop was tragic. Wonder what happened to the mustang.

[@amygoldstein3771]

In all these Reddit posts, those church sponsored grief support groups always seem to have a predator watching for a vulnerable mark. That’s my take at least.

[@RaineyEvansYake]

In my own life anyone met at a church group later turns out to be a predator. But when you think of how the Baptist church girl scandal is estimated to have more victims than the catholic boy scandal, it is really unsurprising

[@kristoffergroves90]

yep, that's church for you 🤷‍♂️

[@wheresmycoffee8998]

Me too. They wait for a wealthy widow they can manipulate. Disgusting.

[@MissLilianae]

Minus the parts of my dad dying (they divorced instead), this is almost verbatim what happened to my parents. She's a completely different person now because of her new husband, and a colossal B because of it. I don't associate with her anymore than I have to.

[@SetsunaMeiou-SailorPluto]

That's pretty much all support groups honestly. You'll almost always find someone there waiting to take advantage of the first vulnerable person that falls for their manipulation. Because as the name "support group" implies... It's a room full of already extremely vulnerable people. Easy pickings for a predator.

[@dshadow2579]

I would have charged them to fix all the unapproved renovations!

[@mandymyer2094]

The son should have put his foot down about house rules As Soon as the guy moved in. And he should have kicked them out after bookshelves.

[@gregoryk.9815]

I would have literally told them you can get the hell out today my dad's tools my tools better be back in that garage within 48 hours or you're going to f****** prison. And then I would have literally pressed charges against Steve and his children.

[@ruthannsouth7977]

I had to go back and listen to the story because I got so fascinated by the cake decorating showing. Especially with the holidays upon us. Loved both the story and video

[@RedditFamilyTales]

Glad you enjoyed both! The cake decorating is such a fun part of the process, especially with the holidays coming up. Thanks for taking the time to listen to the story too!

[@payne5224]

Op is a coward, and let them destroy his dad's memory. Stop worrying about everyone else and be a man. Stand up for yourself.

[@AlmightyAphrodite]

It would take a lot to risk a permanent break with your mother... even if she was being completely unreasonable. They were both still grieving, the mother perhaps in a different way one would deem 'normal'... but everyone really does have their own way of dealing with profound loss. He had just lost his father, and practically soon after, also the mother as he knew her. I'm sure he loved his mother and she probably was a good or ok parental figure until his dad passed away.

[@Aaaaa1ggg]

22:34 yes.

[@leticiagindri]

For me that was a very touching story, since I am pretty close to my dad. I can deeply relate to that. I will honor him until my last day.

[@Ahalaia]

What gets me is when folks obviously do things that are wrong (remodeling a home they don't own without permission etc) yet they can get many people on their side. I know they can lie about it but seems many of them knew about the 'modifications' stepdad did

[@Dawnsketch]

I would’ve totally done more legal actions such as suing.

[@DailyRedditStories1208]

What a fascinating perspective this video offers! I appreciate the storytelling and how it delves into such a complex family dynamic. But honestly, I can't help but think that siding with the stepdad in this situation seems a bit unfair, especially considering how often kids of divorce already feel neglected. Shouldn't a parent prioritize their own child's feelings first?

[@Lil_Stitchy626]

People act like calling out disgusting behavior is revenge, when it's simply forcing people to take accountability for their actions. Believe me, sometimes getting revenge is simply a satisfying byproduct.

[@kandeekiller]

They really should've pressed charges for damages

[@straycat1674]

He took far too long to put his foot down and ensure the new guy knew his place. He should have made it clear when the shelves were being torn out that ANYTHING done without his express permission will result in eviction!

[@fadeblac5633]

Ops Father sounded like a hell of a good man. And, Op sounds like he's a hell of a man. It's unfortunate that he had to find out what an A-hole his mother was.

[@bonkerslez91]

304’s will always 304

[@justinbutler7812]

That's a lot of information that has nothing to do with the title story.

[@Supposedlyimrightwingnow]

Steve knew exactly what he was doing at that support group. The fact the mother moved on so fast suggested to me she didn't love her husband before he died as much as she should have done. I bet Steve has pulled this trick before with a widow.

[@Josb_Bluebird2143]

I wonder if his mom even really loved Steve or he was just a way for her to get away from grief.

[@RedditLullabies-q1c]

Wow, this sounds like a dramatic turn of events! I can’t wait to hear how things unfolded-sounds like there’s a lot more to this story

[@Lilazn216]

He probably knew before he died, if they divorced she would get half. He dies, he leaves it to whomever he wants.

[@Fixti0n]

Depending on the state, OP might be entitled to reparations for the "improvements" the guys did. Doing alterations on a house without the owners permission is illegal in most places.

[@barneytaylor9338]

Well ya'll it's like this. Show respect, get respect. Show disrespect, get disrespect.

[@TheRedditStoryScope-o7d]

yah right. they get what they get

[@RedditFamilyTales]

Well said! Respect truly is a two-way street, and this story is a perfect example of what happens when boundaries and respect are ignored. It's tough when family dynamics make these situations even more emotional. Do you think the protagonist handled it the right way, or is there another approach they could've taken? We'd love to hear your perspective!

[@barneytaylor9338]

@@RedditFamilyTales I think OP did what he had to do. He was treated with disrespect. The house was OP'S. NOT her mom and new hubby. They had no right to make any changes without OP'S approval. When it came to that approval NO is a complete sentence Don't like the house then move. If I pulled a stunt like that in a rented house I would be evicted. So would you. So would literally anyone else. Why should OP not evict them.

[@Insideranon]

The first part of this story which could just be fake, but still made me tear up. This guy is is a legit angel I I’ve ever seen one…

[@jeffcorbin9967]

Nothing about that classic Mustang.

[@dyinlife2699]

I get remodeling certain areas but not the entire home, not removing a door frame that held your child growing marks. The mother completely decided to let her husband ruin a home that was built with memories instead of trauma then tried to guilt trip her own child. Neither of them ask the son if he was ok with it whether that was the home she lived in etc. She's foul and he did the right thing.

[@Monster_Rancher]

this steve sounds like a real jerk.

[@2ZenAuthor0]

Okay so- what the fuck is wrong with those people? Have they even read the will? no? Figured. No wonder why they are so stupid.

[@DailyReddit-e9l]

If the stepmom is ‘gentle,’ I think I’d be the ‘mischievous’ stepchild!😅😅😅

[@DanielSelk]

...they would NEVER get this far with me. Change anything in MY house and you're history! And the church trying to intervene is INSANE.

[@RadiumTheFemboy]

judging from what he told about his dad he would be proud for what he has done.

[@annewilliams3874]

Turf them out and sue them to regain the beauty of your father's work. Don't be browbeaten by ANYONE! 'Nuff said.

[@DreamyBlox0812]

this video really does a great job of portraying the complexities of family dynamics. it’s interesting to see how people can be so quick to take sides without considering all perspectives. personally, i think the original poster had every right to stand their ground-after all, it’s their home too. just seems unfair that they were pushed out when they were a part of the family before the stepdad came along. what do you all think?

[@crazycora3337]

This happens waaaayy too often. He’s just lucky he owned the house.

[@AlmightyAphrodite]

I would've taken action at the very first thing they changed on the house without his consent. You can never get those things back that were destroyed. Wanting to keep those isn't being stuck in the past its respecting someones legacy. I'd honestly be heartbroken had something been destroyed that was attached to the latest memories of a loved one. 😢

[@MythicMoments2222]

great video! i really enjoyed your take on this family dynamic. honestly though, i find it hard to believe that a mom would completely side with her new partner over her own child, especially when the child has a valid point. it's a tricky situation for sure, but shouldn't the kid's feelings come first?

[@evillink1]

This whole thing would have been avoided if Steve hadn't tried remodel a house that hadn't his.

[@denlucas3439]

As soon as someone like your Aunt says they are worried about where they would live, should have said let them move in with you Auntie

[@adamduncan6495]

Dudes a real life hero

[@G1sandG1rlsGaming]

Everyone wants to speak up about cruelty and giving stuff up until they're the one's getting asked why they dont give? Oh youre worried they'll be homeless? Feel free to offer your home and take out a loan in your name so they won't be then.

[@shelliblossom8953]

I would sue them for damaging my property

[@HALOCRAFT3568]

Sounds like the dad knew something about the mom that the kids absolutely did not know

[@chronobretz9511]

Not sure why he didn’t sue Steve for the un approved renovation and make them pay it back even if it makes them homeless

[@trdja]

The mother is a wicked woman and I went through something like this so I know

[@KoalaTales]

this video was really interesting and well put together! i can’t believe the mom sided with her husband and his kids to that extent. it feels like she completely disregarded her own child's feelings. maybe it’s just me, but shouldn’t family loyalty go both ways? it’s a tough situation, but i think she should've been more considerate of her child's perspective.

[@ramonb9159]

They still do what they want and he still letting them.

[@TalesUnfolded48]

really enjoyed this video, you did a great job presenting the story. it’s interesting, though, how many people support the mom's decision to side with her husband and his kids. personally, i feel like she should have considered the feelings of her own child more. it just seems unfair to make someone feel unwelcome in their own home, you know?

[@shellnet411]

She showed no family loyalty to you so show no family loyalty to them if they’d have showed the family loyalty of the fact that it was your house and they refuse to pay rent if they went their own place they should’ve gotten their own place. They should not havedamaged your house. They could’ve saved that money that they use damaging your house and paid it to you.

[@prochoicenotantivax119]

How would they not know 😂😅😊

[@dejebony4614]

Some if yall are really push overs. I understand you don't want to cause trouble of anything but he literally destroyed the whole house WITH YOUR MOTHER, and you just allowed it. 😢

[@Buenonacho4893]

I would have put in that 2 week notice the house has to be returned to the original state by the time you leave

[@nikolasholoway9620]

the anger by just hearing it is rising by pargarf and i am not even geograficly close

[@Izzmonster]

Mom: I changed your diapers! Stop living in the last, Sharon.

[@SharonDeines]

Did you learn nothing from your father? Why would you stand by and let some man take over and let his kids start selling things? I don’t care whether you were thinking if your mother was happy or not everything they did is it illegal. 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@RRelationshipTales]

great video! really enjoyed the story and the way you highlighted the family dynamics. but honestly, i can't help but feel that the stepdad's kids should've been more considerate of their stepsibling's feelings. i mean, it's a tough situation for everyone, right?

[@yuzeles]

Jesus, bro just go into court the moment they started doing stuff without perms

[@michaelmartinez9687]

I miss this guy’s dad

[@micahfaith02]

I'm with OP

[@asmkalrizion7078]

Did they own the tools? That should've been the final step for them to sell what i assume was OP's property

[@ingapeterson2813]

I appreciate my Nutrition degree so much when watching your videos 😅 anyone I know who hasn't learned any of this would watch this, listen to the vocabulary and be like "dur durr??" 😵‍💫

[@Conner_A]

My goal is to be like this dad

[@richalenesmith]

great video, really enjoyed the storytelling! but honestly, i feel like the mom should have considered her child's feelings more. it’s tough being put aside for a stepdad and his kids. i get blending families can be hard, but when it comes to kids, shouldn't the biological parent prioritize their needs first? just my two cents!

[@RedditFamilyTales]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for enjoying the video! Your perspective really adds to the conversation, and I appreciate you sharing it.

[@DailyRedditStories1208]

this video was really engaging and had some interesting twists, but honestly, I can't help but feel like the mom completely overlooked her child's feelings in favor of her new family. it seems a bit unfair to prioritize her stepdad and his kids over her own. what do you all think?

[@CapybaraStories-f7w]

this video was really interesting and it brought up some important issues about family dynamics. however, i can't help but feel that the mom's decision to side with her new partner over her own child might reinforce negative behaviors in the kids. i mean, shouldn't a mother's loyalty first be to her child? it's a tough situation, but it seems like there could have been a better way to handle it.

[@xxleondraxx4346]

Fake af and not even sympathetic since the OP clearly didn't care that much about his father's legacy and stuff. If they did, they would've tossed them out the second they started doing renovations without permission instead of just letting them do more, and wouldve pressed charges against the dude who sold all his dad's tools.

[@Readyourbible-v4z]

😭your thinking as if this was a stranger they were tossing away, if you had a good mom, then youd know how hard that wouldve been.

[@JChatestolose]

I didn’t here the op say you were there

[@12gagegaming43]

Yeah pretty clearly a fake post. That's all they are.

[@superkate2942]

How do you get a first mortgage on a Mustang, let alone a 2nd?!? 😂😂😂

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

Yeah, I skipped at least four of the first seven minutes. It was just a shit ton of waffle. This was written very poorly.

[@kristoffergroves90]

who tf are all these contractors who do renovations without getting permission from the actual homeowner? story seems sus.

[@stryletz]

Really, that’s the only thing? Not more than half of the thing being a creative writing exercise about his dad? The whole thing is bogus, most of these Reddit stories are. It has only gotten worse since AI, scores upon scores of users using ChatGPT to farm Karma so they can sell their account to a Russian Troll Farm…

[@ditzyfauk]

I'm from Seattle and never really left the area, I wonder who the dad was and what his business was

[@CapybaraStories-f7w]

great video! i really appreciate how you presented the story. but honestly, it feels a bit unfair that the mom chose her new family over her own child. i get wanting to make things work with a new partner, but shouldn't her loyalty be with her kid first? just a thought!

[@AddisynDurocher-t8q]

How the hell does op let these people sell their dads house or even make any changes to his house. Steve can go build his own house

[@SpunByStories-q6u]

i really enjoyed this video, you did a great job presenting the story! that being said, i have to admit i find it a bit hard to side with the mom in this situation. i mean, shouldn't she consider her child's feelings first? it just feels like a huge betrayal, especially since it's her kid's home too. what do you guys think?

[@Sagasofbetrayal]

great video, really enjoyed the storytelling! it's interesting how family dynamics play out, but honestly, i can't help but think the mom should've been more respectful of her kid's feelings. siding with her new partner over her own child feels a bit extreme, don't you think?

[@hadjseddikyousfi00]

Those people who listen to only one version of the story and start lecturing you are the worst. No respect to them AT ALL.

[@brianrad68]

Steve was probably preying on widows looking for one with the best prospects

[@Mustafais69]

IDK THEY DONT RESPECT YOUR DAD

[@ovyle]

How does one forget who ownes the house?

[@Benjamin-zp5ds]

God dam i dont know how thse people can be posied in these situations😂😂

[@UmeshKumar-um7ze]

'Do it for dan' strikes again lol

[@ThorsHammer-dy6ri]

Steve sounds like the type of conman who trolls group grief counseling looking for wealthy widows to prey on. When she first showed up to the group he googled her and found out she was the widow of a man who own a large restoration company and figuring as the wife she would be the primary inheritor of considerable wealth moved in to take advantage of her fragile mental state.

[@goatkiller666]

A second mortgage on a car? And that was enough to get his family through a multi-year financial crash? A crash centered on… home mortgages. And he’s a building contractor. In Seattle. By coincidence, I moved to Seattle in 2009. There were a LOT of new high rise condos that went up downtown. Mostly stayed vacant. Mostly STILL vacant. Building contractors got so fucked there. Amazon built a new multi-building campus downtown, ten years later.those vacant condos finally sold, but not for what the builders hoped. And they don’t do second mortgages on cars. They don’t even call them mortgages. You got a mustang, and need some money? Sell it.

[@Storylinesphere1208]

I really enjoyed this video, the storytelling was engaging and kept me hooked! however, I can't help but wonder if the mom’s decision was truly fair. I mean, it's tough when you have kids from different relationships, but shouldn't a mother's loyalty also extend to her biological child? I'd love to hear what others think about this situation!

[@ronee9587]

All those cakes are giving me a toothache 😢

[@RRelationshipTales]

this video is really well put together and sparks some interesting conversations. i can’t help but feel like the mom should’ve been more mindful of her biological child’s feelings in this situation. it seems unfair that she chose to side with her new family without considering the impact on her own kid. what do you all think?