Reddit Stories But They're Actually Wholesome

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

Folks, I'm a little conflicted on that second story. On one hand, a part of me understands where his wife's coming from. I could see why you'd want a heads up or to be asked permission for something like that. But on the other hand, his beans are literally at their absolute cleanest when he's using the dryer, he's not touching them to the dryer, and it's hilarious. Personally it wouldn't bug me but I feel like this situation is a case-by-case thing. Lemme know what y'all think. 👇

[@Meanne77]

Hum... aside from that, you guys know that heat kill the swimmers, right? That's the reason why the boys are hanging, so that the swimmers are kept at a lower temperature than your body's. So using an air dryer in that area doesn't seem like a good idea to me...

[@nicoledorman8484]

I would be concerned he'd burn himself because dryers can get very hot. But if I walked in on my man warming his bean bags and humming the halo theme (or imperial march in my man's case) I'd be doubled over giggling. It's not a red flag for me. Just a concern.

[@LittleQueen1978]

@DustinPoynterVideos, are you watching the Halo series on Paramount+? It's such an awesome show.

[@kilian-one-l]

@@Meanne77 I mean most hair dryers have cool modes, don't they?

[@audaxfemina]

If they're clean, I don't see the issue. I would be laughing my butt off, but to be fair... I've used hair dryers for more than just the top of my hair. If he isn't teabagging it, her Dyson's fine. Or get one for him, one for her. 😛

[@MrsTadakichi]

That first story... He cried, I cried, the girl in the story cried. We all cried. 🫂

[@momofautismx2]

Right? 🥹

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

WE ARE ALL EXPERIENCING A FIT OF WEEP RN

[@Charlotte-wx4jz]

I know right 😭😭😭

[@Meanne77]

Confirmed I cried a little, yeah

[@Ash-c2d]

here, here, some water.. we need to hydrate after all the flood works

[@Tehpillowstar]

For the first story, something I recently learned: Kids from bad homes who start acting out do so because they feel safe to express all the negative feelings they were forced to bottle up for their own safety. It means she feels safe and trusts OP to show all of her emotions.

[@eddis6283]

I was going to comment the same. It's genuinely a good sign.

[@ephajanke3242]

Yes, and they also (unconsciously) try to find out, how safe and unconditionally loved they really are. It´s a risk to let their guard down. And beautiful if they finally can.

[@fullmooneve1651]

But to have a parent that has managed his emotions like this guy did, and was still being able to parent appropriately even though what she said was hurtful, is absolutely incredible. He is not just a kind and loving parent but a well adjusted adult.

[@AussieCrimeCases]

they also do it for 2 additional reasons.... 1. theyre testing you to see if youre going to put up with them at their worst, no one else ever has. 2. get them before the get you mentality

[@jamesniagu274]

When I learned that it changed a lot with my kids.

[@innsomniaccoffee6988]

My GOD. That last one? The way he held that cat, he was so gentle, you can tell he was hurting but he still sounds like he has so much love to give dude.

[@WhistlingGhost]

Dude! UglyMoo4510 is the sweetest, most genuine dude ever! You should definitely drop in on a stream or two and chill with us sometime!

[@Shiloh_J]

Might sound a little cringe but the story plus the nostalgic Minecraft music was just… right

[@icarusbinns3156]

That one made me cry!

[@belinus7180]

The Cat Distribution System really did its job for that guy.

[@JackFKennedy1987]

I checked out his account and he’s all the way up to 287k followers now!

[@pkcell]

The first story has more updates. Apparently, the daughter got Leukemia, but according to commenters, childhood Leukemia is more survivable than ever so it’s likely that she’ll live.

[@lilscenechick1995]

The way my heart sank omg. I really hope she pulls through. Why, why does she have to go through that? Didn’t she suffer enough? 😢 At least she has a great dad to support her.

[@axehead45]

I about shit my pants

[@joshhumphrey736]

Leukaemia really sucks (as all cancers do) but it’s definitely one that doctors are confident about

[@Chhesterification]

I have a friend who was diagnosed with stage 4 leukemia as an adult. Last fall, they confirmed he was in remission. Leukemia seems to be very treatable these days. I hope she pulls through quickly.

[@SarahSherman-di7ku]

​@@lilscenechick1995repressing extreme stress has a physical impact on the body.

[@n3mo1123]

I know you probably get more engagement from the red flag videos... but please don't stop making the green flag videos, they're so much better. I really like them a lot, they give me hope

[@Doodlebug_drawing]

I AGREE!! We need these so much!!!

[@SmokyBayIsland]

I'm sick & tired of my own crap in my life, so I watch only the green ones) Thank you, Dude, for restoring faith in humanity)

[@birdgvee4982]

yes!!❤

[@jmo53214.]

Indeed. I came here for respite from the chaos that the US political state has become... I love these videos

[@SharonRaeRyan]

Same!

[@argella1300]

3:05 idk if someone can find the original link to this reddit story, but that dad should 100000% take his daughter to the library and get her set up with a library card too. There’s also a good chance the librarians can connect them both with additional community resources that can help their family, like group therapy, family counseling and support groups, tutoring, peer mentors, after school activities, job coaching and training for when she’s older and ready, etc.

[@VexVaudlain]

Couldn't find the original post, but I did find a reddit updates collection of the posts. Unfortunately, his daughter was diagnosed with leukemia at the start of this year. Didn't see any other posts or updates, so I'm guessing they're just working together to get through it now.

[@Tempted_Lotus]

Boy, when I was a foster kid, this guy would have been a dream come true. Way to go dad!!!

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

CERTIFIED GREEN FLAG DAD!

[@ricebeansrockroll882]

I hope you found the love and support you need later in life instead. You deserve to be loved and nurtured no matter what your age is.

[@Serai3]

I was never a foster kid, and he still would have been a dream come true.

[@irishjournalgaming]

@@Serai3 same

[@drlnielsen]

That person . . . . wow.

[@Royal_Chief_Architect]

That last guys emotional support kitty was so intelligent. Love that it’s there for him on a special day that someone else let him know he was loved and appreciated. Someone said to him what that kitty wanted to say. ❤❤❤

[@bonnietelocole6777]

The video hurt me, and here you are, _twisting_ the blade 😭 I love these videos, but I can't animate with these invisible ninjas and their invisible onions

[@minchi_the_aoigirl]

I followed that streamer. Right now he had a lot of viewers now. I'm so proud of him 😊❤

[@Roadent1241]

​@@minchi_the_aoigirl Glad to see we had the same idea. I will support my fellow creatives!

[@benjie128]

The video clip. I followed him on twitch. He 3d prints and paints on livestream with his kitten Tigger. Pretty chill dude.

[@lilscenechick1995]

He seems like such a wonderful man. I’m happy for him ❤

[@os5403]

How many subscribers does he have? I don't have twitch so I can't check٫ and im just curious to see how well he is doing٫ and if more people are there for him :)

[@benjie128]

@@os5403 273.1k followers

[@KitTeaKat7]

Is he on any other platforms? I don’t have twitch but he’s so sweet and his kitten is adorable & I love legos and that kind of stuff.

[@benjie128]

@@KitTeaKat7 I don't think so. But twitch can be viewed in a browser and you shouldn't have to have an account unless you want to comment. And twitch accounts are free if you choose to get one :)

[@ClaraMicroraptor]

About the dad letting his daughter use him as her punching bag. I've never been in a situation like this, but to me that sounds like it might actually be a good sign. It sounds like she never had a person who she could trust enough to say things like that to. I'm sure there's a lot of learning to do on both parts when it comes to handling those situations, but at least she trusts her dad enough to know that voicing her opinion won't lead to punishment. It seems like she had grown confident enough to know he'll always be there for him. It sounds like he's the best dad he can be under the circumstances, and it seems she recognises that. I'm glad she finally found a good loving home

[@notcompletelynormal]

I’m a teacher and I’ve seen this pattern before. Some kids are very much used to adults being unreliable/neglectful, but they still want to trust and be cared for, cause everyone does. But sometimes after confiding in you, they will suddenly pull a poltergeist and try to be an absolute menace. And you have to kind of just take it in stride, but still keeping classroom order, but saying “no” kindly and with a smile - and realize what’s actually happening. The kid is very used to adults being unreliable, but they’ve come to trust and rely on one. They’re afraid of getting again, so they’ll lash out, to check if you’ll leave too. And to make sure that if you do, it’ll be at their worst, cause someone leaving them at their best, while they’re behaving perfectly is their biggest wound. That they’re unlovable and broken. You have to let it ride out. It’s a weird sign of progress, but that’s what it is. On the other side is true trust and it’s wonderful. They just have to know that you won’t give up on them if they have a bad day.

[@kristinwojtowich8902]

Yes! Exactly this! ❤

[@myschiefmuintir7357]

I commented just now about my son, but I'm kinda in the opposite position/kinda not? I started dating his mother when he was 3 almost 4, and his father - although caring, and genuinely a decent man - was never really around. He was - and still is - a long-haul truck driver. My son and I didn't really start the "child-parent" bonding until he was 10 or 11, and by that time he'd already been affected by his father's constant absence, so he was... touchy with male authority. After some solo counseling when he started being a bit aggressive towards me, I learned that this is something all kids who have a 'replaced' parent go through when the new parent is more available both physically and emotionally. They've been repressing their anger and hurt for so long against one parent that it just overflows onto the new parent, but the benefit is that, if as the new parent, you handle this well, it almost always results in a much stronger bond with the child because they know that no matter how they feel about the other parent, you will be there to help and support them through it all. My son's finally out of this rebellious phase - and it usually is a phase - and will be turning 17 later this year, and he and I could not be closer. I'm so blessed to have him and his mother in my life, and he knows I feel this way and wouldn't give it up for the world.

[@monicabender3943]

My uncle gave me a silk shirt when I was a teenager. I put it in my grandmother's dryer, the shirt was fine but the dryer was blue forever after. So my dad bought me a hairdryer for my shirt. No wrinkles dried quickly and no more blue dryers. I had that hair dryer until a couple of years ago when my daughter took it to dry her hair with. I'd never even tried to dry my hair with it. Only clothes that couldn't be put in the dryer. It's still going strong. It's 26 years old now.

[@eacomedy]

What a lovely story! I still have a working hairdryer that I bought at Kmart in 2003... amazing little pieces of machinery for sure!

[@boingyboop4960]

5:04 That empathy is incredible. Letting his daughter get upset from time to time and not holding it against her, and being kind and forgiving. People sometimes say hurtful things they don’t mean when they are upset, but if you understand where that hurt is really coming from, it can be easier to put up with.

[@bethebelle2810]

“Being your dad has been enjoyable” just sucker punched me so hard 😭 ❤ I’m so glad they have each other.

[@lilscenechick1995]

“Thanks Dad” 😭❤️ I’m crying. That poor girl has been through so much and my heart breaks that she longs for a mother. Maybe one day she’ll get one, but she has a phenomenal dad! I wish them both the absolute best in life.

[@raejanney1546]

Okay, can we all take a moment to acknowledge how patient, emotionally attune, and just overall AMAZING that dad is in the first post? Like...I can't imagine what she went through as a child. Then to be placed with someone who, let's face it, was a total stranger at first despite their genetics, and having him be both caring, compassionate, and not overbearing is miraculous.

[@Jackieeeisvibing]

YEAH LIKE IMMEDIATELY HE KNEW HOW TO BE PAITENT

[@StonedtotheBones13]

Right? First asked the social worker bc he didn't know what to do. Secondly suggesting therapy. Thirdly continuing to educate himself bc it sounds like even when she has emotional moments, he's able to deal with them.

[@Ann_Harlow]

the fact that the first man just took in his daughter after 15 years, never even knowing he HAD a daughter, no questions asked, and just took care of her.... her mother should never have left him bc this is such a good man...

[@anonymouse9833]

Honestly, if I walked in on my husband using my hair dryer like that, I'd die laughing right there in the bathroom, _especially_ if he was humming the Halo theme song lol his balls are clean since he just showered, so who cares?

[@meaninglessmeep]

Fr. Maybe it's my autism, but she said he could use it how he wanted to get their money's worth. If she never specifically stated not to use it there, how could he have known not to?? She could've stated "Use it how you'd like anywhere, but down there please." Cause if I'm not explicitly told not to or to do something when given a broad answer, I'm going to assume it's fine unless stated otherwise.

[@audreym3908]

I wouldn't have cared, except for the fact it cost me $400 to buy it.

[@unbekannternutzer25]

​@@meaninglessmeep she didn't say he can use it *where* he wants but *when* he wants tho

[@twothirdsanexplosive]

I don't understand the issue. It's not like one rubs the dryer on the pubes to activate it. My wife laughed and said the same thing.

[@JenMaxon]

I know - I laughed till I cried at that one

[@Broomcloset42]

I was diagnosed with PTSD a few months ago. It explains a lot of the trauma responses i have to certain things. I also get nightmares where i wake up screaming. Thankfully, they're less frequent now that I've moved out, and for once, I can go to sleep without fear of having constant nightmares. I really commend OP in the first story for being so patient with his daughter. There have been so many times that people bave outright dismissed my trauma, told me I was "just being dramatic" and so on. Trauma can manifest in ways that you don't realize and to have someone who is willing to learn while being supportive of you and reassuring you that you are doing ok, even when you feel like you're not, is so important. This father is more than a green flag, he is a golden flag 🏆🏳️

[@yellowishgreendragon.-.]

I had to go on medication for my cptsd nightmares. It got to the point where I hadn't slept more than 30 consecutive minutes in over 6 months.

[@MarianaCarvalho-gu8zx]

This. And it doesn't require you to be a war veteran. I went through an awful lot through my school years due to bullying in person and online, plus feeling neglected at home and verbally abusive parents. Yet, people will say I turned out "fine". No, I didn't. I try to manage.

[@itstruckmeeveryday]

Ugh I cried at the last one. I lost a very, very dear friend in a DUI accident when I was 18, and now nearly 15 years later, I still can't talk about her without crying. Love you, Stace.

[@M_SC]

Yeah that’s so unfair.

[@loiskii]

when my bonus daughter told her friend i was her mom at a 1st grade school event randomly, i had to go in the bathroom and ball like a baby 😂

[@lilscenechick1995]

Awww ❤

[@DrMessed]

Bonus daughter is a great term

[@OpposingPony]

My bonus dad has been in my life since I was 15, I'm now 40. My parents are separated now, but he's still my dad. I got him a coffee mug with 'bonus dad' on it a few Christmases ago and he cried so hard. For last christmas, he got me a necklace that had a heartfelt card with it that began with 'For my bonus daughter'. Bonus parents and kids are the best.

[@inkyjill]

Every single time my Kiddo (my term for my bonus Kid - my ONLY kid, I never thought I would have kids) calls me momma I tear up. He's the best thing that ever happened to me. ❤

[@fionacalou11303]

What relation does “bonus family member” refer to? I’ve never heard it before, but I like it!

[@literarykitten]

the last story - Karve - he purposely scrolls through twitch and finds people with little to no followers who are just being themselves and beaming it into the void. there are so many touching stories like this from Karve. it might be worth it's own green flag video (maybe collab?) ❤️

[@glassharmonica]

I don't use Twitch, is there some other way I can support him?

[@literarykitten]

@glassharmonica I've seen him on most platforms (KarveTV) and I know his insta has a linktree in his bio where you can donate in various ways - both to him and to causes he supports (like right now he has a gofundme for someone who needs dialysis).

[@eh1319]

Waterworks in 3 minutes and 30 seconds... 😭❤ Her daughter has been through too much at such a young age. Omg. 😭😭 He was made to be dad.

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

TEARDROPS ON MY KEYBOARD (DUSTIN'S VERSION)

[@Vai_Editzz]

​@@DustinPoynterVideos omg Taylor Swift lyrics 😭 I love you even more

[@T1MB05L1C3]

Yes, but while running in the field with the green flag the entire time

[@VexVaudlain]

@@DustinPoynterVideos I don't know if you saw the last update. Daughter started losing weight again and getting really tired. Turns out, leukemia. 😭At least now she has a dad with her who will love her and stick it out through this new hardship.

[@mamajewels8481]

We adopted our oldest and that poor, sweet child had such a rough start to life. The days she called me Mamma, I cried. The day we had a fight and after I apologized to her, she hugged me and melted into me....those moments are so bittersweet and I would not trade them for anything. That dad is doing good enough for his girl.

[@tricitymorte1]

The first story is so sweet. He's a unicorn. The second story, I really wouldn't care how my hair dryer is used, as long as it's clean and doesn't get broken. 🤷🏻‍♀️ The guy streaming 😭This is why people need to open up and TALK to each other. ETA: you are quickly becoming one of my favorite people on KZbin. 🖤

[@didikamenick7155]

I love how you can tell the cat is so well loved. This man gives vibes of "buy cat food before buy meds"

[@MezephelesArt]

That dad, I'm crying, he's doing the best he can in a really weird situation and trying to help his daughter who's been through so much and that's so sweet

[@kyndramb7050]

I've worked in Mental Health for many years. For a couple of those years, I worked with DHS to reunify families. Some of these families had no business getting their kid back, to be honest. The first story is exactly what we hope for.

[@audaxfemina]

That kitten. Oh my goodness. If I watched streamers, I'd start for the kitten, but I'd stay for the golden retriever of a guy balancing the kitten on his shoulder.

[@justsomegothgirl]

That first story had me sobbing 😭 I'm a woman in my late 20's and I grew up without a dad. To see a guy stepping up and being the best freaking dad he can be makes me so happy

[@michaelheuer8123]

I think your entire format is honestly amazing. Calling out people who behave like assh*les and showing love for people who do right. It's beautiful to see on the internet these days. Keep up the awesome work and take care of your lumbar, we all want to have you around for a while. Lol

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

Dude thank you so much!! I really love making more positive stuff like this and I fully plan on getting into more of it. I can't exist in the completely negative space all the time haha. I put a heating pad on my lumbar right after filming for this video!

[@manaash4316]

That last one ❤ he needed someone to listen to him and the right person came around. I love that, and I love that he's rocking it. Good for him.

[@koretmulder6316]

About the dryer, though? It blows. It doesn't suck. I'm a lady, and I honestly couldn't give two sh*ts about my hairdryer being used to, you know, actually dry things? What, is there some mystical sphere of permitted application? It's a DRYER.

[@3ch1dna07]

It's a better use than what my husband did with my first hairdryer as a married couple. He took it apart for the heat coil.😂😂 25 years later, and I know that if I spent that much on a hairdryer, you had better believe anything, and everything that needs drying will be dried by it.

[@sunburstisland2560]

I agree, if he's only using it after he showers (and he showers properly, something I hope a grown man can do) then it should be fine. It's not likely he's actually touching anything down there with it, as even on low temperature settings blow dryers get pretty hot. Ouch 😂

[@spacecat1974]

@@sunburstisland2560the dyson has safety features to prevent burning.

[@sunburstisland2560]

@@spacecat1974 Even with safety features I doubt it would feel good to put it directly against the skin of your nether regions.

[@PoindexterRules]

I, personally would find it absolutely hilarious if my husband did that..😂 I mean, why not? Lol

[@Kimmillennial]

1st story: That is such a wholesome reaction to finding out you have a 15yr old daughter you had no idea existed. Most ppl would have no idea where to start, especially with a teenager who has already been through so much. He handled that perfectly 👌 He knew when to give her space & when she needed more support. That love & trust he gave her, she gave back, as proven by the "Thanks dad". ❤ 2nd story: As a nerd, whose partner is also a nerd, who both love video games, if I caught my partner drying his nads with my hair dryer while humming a games theme music, I'd just burst out laughing 😆 I wouldn't mind personally, I love ppl who can just act like total dorks 😊 It's so endearing! 3rd story: I am such a sucker for large (tall, fat, muscular etc) who are covered in tattoos, who maybe physically looks intimidating (doesn't take much for me as I'm 5ft & abt 7.5st) but who is just so gentle with anything smaller than them. You can tell he has a kind heart ❤ He wasn't afraid to show his emotions, or talk about how he's feeling, he genuinely appreciated even just that 1 follow that a donation of $100 was enough to have him crying, he adopted a tiny kitten, which some men would feel emasculated by, but he loves that little kitten. He was so organic & genuine & I'm so glad his platform has grew so much bc he deserves it. I was sobbing seeing his reaction 😭 So wholesome & heartwarming 😊 Ps: Dustin, you're awesome, keep doing what you're doing 🙏 You call bad ppl out for their bs & you celebrate the ppl who do amazing things for others ❤

[@moonyollie6977]

That poor kid went through all the stages of grief, thankfully he recognised that. What a lovely story

[@perseusa3358]

2:29 i almost started crying when he said he put a snack bin in her room /pos

[@martaduque210]

The lights of the helmet turning on for seemingly the 1st time was also extremely wholesome :)

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

I almost didn’t even put it in the video out of fear of people thinking I faked that. But I ended up saying screw it and left it, because I know it’s a genuine happy accidental moment and it was one of my favorite parts of this whole video 🤣 i was nerding all the way out

[@audreym3908]

​@@DustinPoynterVideos I like to call it The Bob Ross effect.

[@kriscynical]

​@@audreym3908 ✨ Happy little helmets...✨

[@colleenmollentze8313]

​@@DustinPoynterVideosthanks for sharing it with us, loved it!

[@kittytomaszewski236]

The first story broke me. I have a very very strained relationship with my father, who I live with. It just made me realize my dad has never seen himself as a dad. Just the caretaker of a fucked up drug addict. (I've been clean almost 18 months. And I am putting in all the work, all of it.) I realize this relationship will never change, but it made me so happy to see it become something so beautiful for someone else. I'll be ok, the world will keep turning. But I guess I have something to bring up in trauma therapy tomorrow morning. Thank you for these videos, they really make my day enjoyable.

[@Acidfrog475]

I’m so sorry for your relationship being strained, but I’m really proud of you for having stayed clean for so long. You are doing incredible work and I hope you can prosper even more.

[@axehead45]

HELL YEAH FOR GETTING CLEAN DUDE! I know it’s out of place but anytime I see someone say they’re clean from something I gotta congratulate

[@kittytomaszewski236]

​@@axehead45thank you. It's been a long time since someone told me that. ❤

[@kittytomaszewski236]

​@@Acidfrog475thank you, as I said to axehead, it's been a long time since someone has said this to me. It means a lot. ❤

[@axehead45]

@@kittytomaszewski236 I always like to tell people they’re doing a good job on staying clean. Cuz it’s fucking hard.

[@MEGaagv]

Man, the first story made me realize how lucky I am to have my dad in my life. This poor girl was abused and neglected her whole life, not knowing that her dad didn't know of her existence. I'm thankful for what my dad has done for me all my life. I hope he gets the hang of being a dad.

[@arudanel5542]

He already did.

[@Roxxie-The-Imp]

I wish I had a dad like that…

[@TheOneTrueErica]

Personally, I'd have laughed my butt off if I'd walked in an SO doing the second story to the theme of Halo. Absolutely hilarious.

[@obnoxiousbluebird6634]

Just knowing that dads like the first one exist in the world, and hearing his story, has healed about a quarter of my childhood trauma! Emotionally, that sweetheart of a twitch streamer, and I are in the same place. I would never have the confidence to stream, as I really think not having anyone care, or want to waste time on me would be a gut punch my shattered self esteem can't take. But knowing that there are such awesome people like the guy who supported him, and opened up his world the way he did, is enough to make me so happy that people like this exist!

[@Roxxie-The-Imp]

I’m glad it healed you…for me it just instilled the thought that I need parental therapy 😅

[@Bounncexo]

I didn't think I would cry, but I did. As a person who endured a lot of abuse as a child and went no-contact sometime ago, the first story really struck me. He is an awesome father with an awesome daughter and they deserve only the best in the world

[@MikaMonster92]

As a woman I cannot comprehend being upset with someone for using something when I told them to use it. It's not like he's out there scrubbing his balls with it, and he's directly out of the shower so it's clean. The dryer literally blows air away from it so none of the water would even come close to it. The wife is being sensitive, and to be honest if I saw that scene it would likely be the funniest thing I've ever seen and I would forever hum Halo songs to mess with him. On top of that, using the Dyson makes him cleaner and more comfortable through the day? Yes, please. Good hygiene is such an important thing.

[@Nessy-of-the-Lynn]

To be fair we have no context on how the wife said, "I didn't say you could use it for that!" She may have said it with a wide grin on her face for all we know. Though it being a $400 dryer I can understand being a bit more worried about it.

[@dianedavid3052]

I’m thinking the wife probably meant ‘I didn’t THINK you would use it for that’ , because why would that scenario even occur to you to make it a condition of use? It just wouldn’t! It’s a hairdryer and he used it to dry his hair, all his hair!! So funny, I’m going to smile all day I think 😂😂

[@MadeOfConfusion]

​@Nessy-of-the-Lynn she HAD to have been baffled 😂 I'm sure they’ll have this to laugh at for ages to come

[@therealmouseymouse]

Considering you're supposed to allow all your parts to fully be dry before getting dressed for hygiene reasons, I definitely would encourage my husband's use of it.

[@shannonroysden7908]

“ he’s directly out of the shower so it’s clean”…😅😂🤣💀

[@lilyisundercover4122]

6:20, I wish my dad became more nurturing when my mom had me. That didn’t happen but hearing stories of over dads doing good things make me feel good inside.

[@kailynbailey5180]

Ugh I love a good daddy/daughter story! When my parents split we had to movie in with my dad and before he wasn’t the most nurturing but something changed in him and he acts like a mom and a dad. I hope those two continue to have the best relationship ❤😊

[@ThirrinDiamond]

He probs realised he was on his own now and if he messed up then he could lose yall 💗 I've noticed that my brain shifts when going from "im in a group/duo" to "dang im the only adult here"

[@Nerdificent]

Story 1: It's too bad that young girl didn't have her dad in her life from the start. He's a wonderful dad.

[@ruthiewitter569]

First story. I’m adopted, out of a very young unwed relationship. My parents have taken unbelievably good care of me and have loved me my whole life. It wasn’t a messy adoption, but I don’t think many adoptions can be called “smooth and easy.” I’ve seen how much adoring and sacrificial effort my parents have put into giving me a good, loved life of safety. I owe them everything. I’m so grateful to be alive, happy, healthy, and loved. I hope all the very vets for this sweet dad and his sweet daughter. I hope they have the most amazing lives. That’s the kind of love people were meant to think about with the phrase, “God the Father.” That’s the kind of love that the Divine Creator chooses to associate as. Forgiving, patient, willing to go however far as needed to show compassion. Wow. That’s what love is supposed to look like. Sir, you are doing your best, and you’re definitely doing something right ❤️

[@Clevergirl45]

I placed my baby for adoption and it hurts my heart the way you talk about your birth parents. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Please don’t think they took the “easy way out” I promise you it’s not. I have a very open adoption and we visit and talk all the time. I know they aren’t all like that but it’s not easy to make the decision knowing someone else is raising your baby, whether it be open or closed adoption.

[@ruthiewitter569]

@@Clevergirl45 Oh, my dear, I am so sorry my comment came across like that. Truthfully, I'm not sure what part it is, but I'm gutted it came across like that. I promise you, that is the *last* thing i think about my birth parents. it was agony for them. it has been, for years and years. i know my birth parents were ready to give up the very same things for me, but they chose to put me up for adoption, because they wanted the best possible life for me. i don't doubt i'd have lived happily, loved and safe, with them, too. But i was placed here out of love, from both my adopted and birth parents. when i said it wasn't messy, i mean, it wasn't a forced choice, and people weren't fighting. but i know enough. it was agony. by comparison to some stories i've heard, i know it "wasn't messy." but it was the farthest thing from easy. it was agony. My friend, truly, i am sorry. despite being adopted, i know i can't come close to imagining your pain. you placed your own child into the arms of another family. Whatever the reason, you did your best for your child, and that is the hardest choice. it is the bravest choice. i'm tearing up writing this; i mean it from the bottom of my very soul. You are a hero, because you did what hurt the most, to take care of someone you love. I respect you, so, so highly. I hope the pain heals; it never goes away, you never "get over it." that's nonsense. but i hope you are blessed immensely, perhaps even by a personal relationship with your child some day. thank you for caring... for giving your child life instead of aborting them, for making the hardest decision there is... thank you. So much. Thank you.

[@kyledoran1671]

I know this video is a bit old so this wont be seen but I need to say it. This video and the story of the man and his daughter got me to cry for the first time in years, I can't even recall the last time I did. Thank you, I thought I had lost the ability to. Seeing you and hearing you read these stories has shown me so many things about humanity and what beautiful people exist in this world. And you sir are always at the center of it for me. Seeing your vulnerability out here on the internet has shown me that maybe I can too for a moment, when I'm alone for now. Thank you, I can't say that enough.

[@xJadeWolfxx]

So I've cried in both of these put out. I didn't think that the man who talked so kindly to his wife's previous, deceased husband would be topped for me. But the last one really brought me to tears. I've been in the position of 'how do I get my medication now?' and to see him at over 200k followers now! Brilliant. All it took was one kind soul.

[@blackgirlyellowsunvibes]

I went and followed Uglymoo and he's now at 271k and it's great to see him doing well and being able to provide for himself but joy for others!!!

[@audreym3908]

That's great! I would too but I don't have twitch. I'm glad he's doing well!

[@liamgough6520]

Hearing the first story firmly restores my faith in humanity, love your videos. Edit: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR 100 LIKES.

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

It's such a good one 😭And thank you so much!!

[@bsouthmama3010]

The first story, just wow. There are men who have been dads for years and don’t have this much compassion for their kids. Way to go Dad! The blow dryer. Tbh I would have cracked up if I walked in and saw that. It’s not like he was giving himself “massages” with it 🤣😂 The last one has me tearing up. This guy was awesome and then I saw the tip. Need more like him.

[@Veestar88]

The Dyson dude has a point though, I had a doctor actually recommended it to me and boy, it really does make you feel cleaner and more comfortable throughout the day

[@vincentgeiszler3749]

I think it might be even more useful to ppl with The Other Equipment. Keeping it nice and dry down there goes a long way to prevent infection and irritation. I’d recommend doing it on cool tho

[@mushumushushoe]

@@vincentgeiszler3749 When I was a baby, I used to get super bad UTIs, the pediatrician said that after my bath, a hair dryer on cool would help keep my little baby bits dry fully without irritation. Stopped the UTIs in their tracks. I'm pro-hair dryer for Venus and Earth, all the way.

[@ulhi7564]

Quick tip about a recent discovery that I really love. If you want to dry yourself off properly while doing outdoorsy stuff, aka without access to a bathroom/toilet paper, look into getting a kula cloth, they are amazing

[@ginathecookie]

Yeah but he should've asked It's $400 and not his.

[@SAMoralesTP]

⁠@@ulhi7564thanks for this comment! Useful at home and on the road

[@leighlavigne5482]

My BFF was a doggo that passed on last Wednesday and I can’t tell you how I needed this, he was my shadow for 15 years, I’m in a KZbin hole, and pretty lost. I truly believe we see so many disturbing, horrific acts people are capable of, the reminder that there is a balance is super nice, thanks man.

[@lhproductions61]

The first story had me crying. My father has been in my life, my entire life but he’s still an absent father. My mother has to beg him to talk to his kids and put down his phone, he was never around to do things with us growing up u less he thought it would be fun for him to, no concern about weather his kids would want him around or not. amazing that man took that father role so quick when some can’t seem to do it at all. Good on him.

[@missnaomi613]

As someone whose ex-husband is how you described your father, I just want to say I'm so sorry. My 3 kids are all in their 20s now and I still hold out hope that I'll find someone who will treat us all the way we deserve. Everyone deserves good parents. ❤

[@Roxxie-The-Imp]

Same here…like to a tee. My dad had a lot of his own trauma and he unintentionally passed it on to me and my brother 😢

[@evalinesanderson]

I'm having a hard time finding it, but I've been following the first story here and there, and it has had some updates since this. Apparently the daughter was diagnosed with cancer, and the father is still handling it like a champ. Really wish I could find the original, because that man deserves all the credit and good vibes for what he's done.

[@attor9787]

The halo helmet was angry you put it down lol

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

And this is fair because I promised that I would wear for it for the duration of the story and I didn't. RIP 💀

[@attor9787]

@@DustinPoynterVideos be careful it might start showing up in unexpected places. So make sure to show it some extra love.😂

[@AngelicRamen]

Traumatized children lash out the most to those who they view as stable and loving. Her getting rude was genuinely a sign of how well he was doing.

[@singingwordwright148]

Story 1: I’m ashamed of how long it took the alphabet dad joke to click for me. Story 3: it’s easy to get jaded about the behavior of men because we’ve become so aware of how widespread the bad examples are that it’s easy to forget how many amazing men there are. But this last story especially gets me. The man who was streaming could have gotten a million followers in no time screaming about how the world/the libs/women/gays/immigrants did him wrong and instead he just gently talked about things to himself until someone joined the conversation. And the OP: he could have spread this guys information to the toxic subs to make fun of him to people who will never remember who he was after they were done mobbing the streamer, and instead he stopped and made a connection and changed the man’s world. I needed that story. Thank you.

[@colleenmollentze8313]

I just really loved your response . Hope you're doing well

[@KDspookz]

Just so everyone knows, UglyMoo now has over 282k followers on twitch. Yall are GOATs can we please do stuff like this more often? we need more wholesome trends

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

Oh that's wonderful. I hope he can afford his meds now.

[@Aratastic90]

Ugh when the teenager in the first story said she feels sad seeing other girls having fun with their mum, it got me. I had to confront this when I saw the great relationship my partner had with his mum and come to terms with the fact I will never have that with mine. I at least get to have that relationship with my own kids now, they will never know how it feels to feel like your parents don't love you.

[@lhr8833]

If that cortisol and testosterone theory is right, my dad had severe hormonal problems. But I’m happy for this guy, he seems amazing and will make a huge difference in his daughter’s life. The mom did one good thing, thinking about him to take care of the girl.

[@uncheerleadr]

i could've been the mom with the two daughters in the first story though. i mean i'm not, but my husband died a few years ago and i would've also cried (and frequently do cry) at the sight of a teenage girl with her dad, because that's a relationship my daughters won't experience. i would've been jealous too. we just can't know how much heartache there is in every side of every story. thank you for sharing green flags today.

[@audreym3908]

I'm sorry about your and your daughters loss. Hope you're all healing well.

[@sunnystevenson9994]

Hearing about the girl going through a panic attack or being onnthe verge of one it made me thing of something i use for mine. I learned this in outpatient. I run my hands under cold water or hold ice. Not long enough to hurt but enough to focus and cool myself down because i personally feel like im going to like explode (idk how to describe it. But its like i feel so struck with emotions i heat up a lot) and cooling myself down helps a lot. Idk if itll work but i figured if i could put my little tip out i could hopefully help someone

[@darlingdraven]

I'm going through a very rough time. I have no support system and it hurts. These stories help me remember there are still good people out there and maybe they'll find me one day.

[@courtneybergman5263]

Keep going friend ♡♡

[@audreym3908]

I hope you can find your own family/support soon. Maybe, if you can, adopt a lovable creature?

[@HBIC-te7me]

We don’t know each other, but I am proud of you for getting up every day, whether you feel like it or not. You matter, and you are enough.

[@literary_escapades]

Hang in there ♥

[@AK-jt7kh]

The daughter story is obviously very emotionally intense but uglymoo really brightened my day. His current day follower count was unexpected

[@PartyGirl1510001]

I would not care about the hair dryer thing 😂 I would laugh honestly. "Hey babe where's the chee-......whatcha doooooin..?" Then on the floor crying 😂😂😂

[@TwinFlameTreasures]

The first and last “stories” got me real in my feels. The last one tho, whew I started tearing up. Men have it extremely hard and society states they shouldn’t be emotional but I think that’s wrong. I’m so glad to see an update and that he’s doing so much better ❤❤

[@Whatlander]

I think the guy should have let his wife know how he was using her dryer, if only so she could enjoy the antics along with him. Then she could also veto anything she doesn't like. On the other hand, using a dryer that never touches you is far better than my ex's habit of using whatever towel he wanted (we each had one in the bathroom) and being absolutely _bewildered_ every time I'd ask him to stop using mine to dry himself. Why did he even keep a second towel in there if he didn't understand there was one for each of us? I will never know.

[@ginathecookie]

Right? The main issue everyone is overlooking because they wouldn't care. My main concern would be safety for him if it was my husband bc um.. hair dryers run hot. But even I recognise the basic human decency of not only realising people are different to me and may have different boundaries and that is okay but that.. he.. just did not ask. Also, the price. This isn't like some $30 hair dryer. This is $400.

[@SterlingRaven37]

That video had me so close to crying, I can only imagine how hard that must've been for him but he still made it through

[@AsherX9]

That dad is an A+ human. not many people in a similar position wouldve stepped up like him. and he deserves nothing but respect!

[@LorienInksong]

I really needed to watch this today. I've been through too much and one of my cats is terminally ill. This is the same cat who has learned by herself to let me know when I need to take my panic pills and haven't realized it. So I'm showering her in love and gratitude to a new degree of extra, and that helps, but its still really painful to see this happening. I want to be strong for her and I don't want her to feel like she has to stay because of me. Being reminded of the strength and kindness of others really helps me stay strong.

[@Placidtrip]

that first story made me feel kinda like his daughter felt seeing the girls with their mom in the ice cream shop… but it’s also kinda healing to know how good people can be? x2 tears 😭

[@MeonLights]

I don't have kids and don't plan to but thanks to the positive side of the algorithm I get both parenting and fostering content while scrolling, which is generally helpful, even if it is just to heal the inner child or get gold vibes. In the first story, op describes doing meal plans and regulated meals, which I have been taught is very important for kids and teens who grew up in unstable or abusive households. They might have been in situations where they didn't know where the next meal would come from. Idk if he looked this up or if it was on instinct, but he clearly started with giving her stability and safety while also acknowledging how new and awkward the situation was 😢 I hope (but also think) they will have a good life

[@FluoxetinaBelcher]

As a woman whos abuser was the person who gave birth to her, all I ever wanted was to have a "girls day" with her. Just a day where we get our hair and nails done together, side by side. Even at 39, the little girl in me still fantasizes about it even though it will never happen.

[@justine8387]

As a mother, this is heartbreaking. You deserved that and all the loving care.

[@nicres]

Ohmygoodness the last guy is such a sweetheart with the kitten and sharing his emotions openly ahhh I love it so much💜💜💜

[@MizzBellaKitty]

You learning that your Halo helmet had real lights is the exact feeling I had when I found out my 7 year old PC had extra ports, including an extra HDMI port. They had just had plastic dust covers in them the whole time and I never knew until I had a friend help me replace my RAM.

[@81sorted]

If I had walked in on my partner drying themselves downstairs with a hairdryer, I would need oxygen because that is hilarious 😂

[@zombieedrea]

For me, as long as my $400 hair dryer isn't going *directly* on his nuts, I wouldn't care. The point of a blow dryer is to *dry things* lol

[@tracymcarlson]

Your channel makes me laugh and cry (for good reasons) and I’m so grateful for people like you! Keep up the amazing work! ❤

[@alanarama]

Oh my god I held it together before the dad started talking about her angry outbursts and I feel so emotional, that is such a sign of feeling safe around him to express those feelings 😭😭😭😭😭

[@nirellediamond]

@11:04 As a professional massage therapist for over 12 years.... please get a massage regularly. If you don't mind being touched I mean. It'll help ^_^

[@irisravenhild9060]

1 story: I feel like giving both father and daughter a big bear hug. 2nd story: If I had a man and I had gone into that, I would have laughed at him and teased him afterwards. 3 story: I so want to give him a big bear hug and kiss his cute cat.

[@Midnight-cf9ph]

Awww that last story got me! 😢 I had a bad childhood too and a lot of loss. Like my whole family is gone. I don’t have any friends bc every friend I have had has treated me poorly as well. I’m healing now for my daughter but it is so tough doing it alone.

[@candyflossbunny8855]

I know this was months ago but I just wanted to say I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m also sorry you haven’t had much luck with friends. I’m sure you’re doing the best you can for you and your daughter. I hope you find much better friends and that things get better for you. Keep going. You’ve got this!!!

[@LittleMissBob]

I knew the first story already, and this time I cried even more because I knew about the incoming emotions! Best dad ever. Support dads, y'all.

[@NoRegretsHomestuck]

Okay I got teary eyed at the Dad story and thought that would be it but OMG the kitty dude twitch streamer legitimately made me cry

[@Doodletoe]

He Dustin, I just wanted to tell you how much you’ve impacted my health, and life in general. I’m in middle school, and it’s kinda the worst point of my life and I feel like I’m not myself. But when I started watching your videos, you made me laugh every day, I’m more confident and happy. Thank you.

[@ElizabethSRiel]

The last story: UglyMoo4510 has 275k subs on twitch now, he’s still streaming too!! Thats so wholesome dude. I love it.

[@cheekyrabbit]

Story #2: As a wife, I would die laughing. Not in a mean way, just the whole situation. Effing hilarious. And who gets hung up on a hair dyer that way? I would hope she has the sense to dry her sensitive bits with it too. It is just practical. Should he have asked if she had a direct issue with areas, maybe. I'm confused by adults in a committed relationship, turning into squeamish 5th graders over anatomy/basic bodily functions, and the fact they exist across genders. 🤣🤣🤣

[@craven_the_crow]

Dad from the first story now needs to get the dad starter pack= socks and sandles, some bbq clankers and clank them twice, some bad dad jokes "Hi hungry, im dad" starter pun, and also some quality basketball lessons in the backyard, a bike to repair and also crying together with his daughter, but the happy and sad kinda tears.

[@charlottegrace6656]

You have to click them twice to turn them on!

[@Ace-ace-baby]

the last one made me cry, I'm crying that man's kitten looks like mine and I'm just, I hope he's doing well

[@chiaracelli]

3:23 I’m literally tearing up over here

[@SenpapiTT]

The complete 180 shift from the really emotional first story to "so I had one foot on the floor, one on the counter, drying my n*ts with the hair dryer while humming the halo theme" was wild

[@stephaniecolburn]

10:01 if I walked in on my husband drying his precious jewels with my hair dryer - I would first laugh and then stare in admiration. Then ask if it’s too hot. I’d be fully involved. lol! There is no way I’d be the slightest upset, shocked or anything other than amused and impressed. ❤😂🎉

[@chomkypanda]

I was one of the many redditors who interacted with the OP of the first post through all their posts and updates. Can confirm that not a single one of us had dry eyes.

[@tonyking_DMD]

I almost cried with the first story, but laughed SO hard with the second one, let's see what happens on the 3rd Edit: I love the kitten and love to that man ❤

[@greenliter1]

The last one made me cry, that felt personal. I’ve been in his position before and I am very grateful to know he’s doing well

[@CrayolaVerde]

If I walked in on my partner blow drying their undercarriage while humming the theme from Halo I would die laughing and probably join in on the music. It would be a bonding moment.

[@Gorzaza]

Right??? 😂😂😂

[@pnkrathrt]

First story had me crying, God bless that dad and I wish the best for him and his daughter. Second made me laugh, the wife needs to get her panties unbunched, it’s not like it’s touching his nads. 3rd one made me cry again, wish the best for that man too and I’m glad to hear his platform grew, and I hope his kitty is prosperous ❤

[@n.c.pictures]

The first story has me in tears. My god, single dads deserve all the love and support just as much as single mums