Told Daughter Truth Why I Wasn't In Her Life After Her Mom Lied, Her Whole Life AITA am i the a hole

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

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[@DuckTapeWarrior1]

I was just going to ask where you were, congrats on the shoutout! Thanks for commenting on the videos, we all appreciate it!

[@logan5675]

Do contact mark you deserve it all.

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@DuckTapeWarrior1 I'm glad to do it

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@logan5675 thanks so much 🤗🤗💜💜

[@familyytowo7261]

Good to see you, I hope your well!

[@majesticed9329]

The first is NTA, the guy was robbed of his daughter and the family wants him to lie? It fills me with rage.

[@groofromtheup5719]

one hell of a way to start a relationship with your daughter.

[@groofromtheup5719]

@Damon Cord the Uncle that asked the OP to continue the lie.

[@groofromtheup5719]

@Damon Cord well, wasn't the sister in on the initial deception at least? Regardless, they all knew the truth before she met the OP, and intentionally painted him as a POS to her.

[@groofromtheup5719]

@Damon Cord right, but still, they all knowingly lied to the girl whether or not they were lied to way back when. I suspect they knew the truth way back when as well, as nobody contacted the OP way back when.

[@Mewse1203]

"She insists on holding the baby and says if she can't, she won't be in the wedding" Well I guess you're not gonna be in the wedding. I agree with Mark. It's about attention for her and her baby

[@somedragonbastard]

My older sister peed on our mom during her baptism. Babies and ceremony definitely do not mix and pretending they do for attention is stupid

[@paden1865able]

A baby is not a bouquet, so she can leave the kid with the father. It's not her day, it's the bride's. Talk about attention grabbing CENSOREDS...

[@MaryTheresa1986]

OP needs to uninvite her sister/husband/kids from the wedding, and anyone who may object. The sister sounds like a narcissist who needs to be put in her place.

[@janet6421]

@@MaryTheresa1986 How many stories have we heard where someone "jokes" about coming in a wedding dress or objecting then really does it? Pick someone else while you still have time to get a dress.

[@hume6900]

I would definitely uninvite that whole branch of the family from the wedding as having a baby that young she really couldn’t leave him at home with a babysitter could she (wink wink)?

[@direwolf8703]

Story 3: I would have dragged my mother up to the room showed her the mess and then tell her the price of both the supplies and the commission then ask her "Since you yelled at me for your friend and her kids costing me money are you going to compensate me or are you going to back me up and demand the money from your friend."

[@mkuti-childress3625]

Yeah, that’s so bad. I actually think it’s more her mom’s fault than anyone. If Mom had respected OP and their work, this wouldn’t have happened. Plus, OP tried at every level to take care of the situation calmly and appropriately and only blew up when OP was ignored before, during, and after the situation. Plus, what’s up with the house rule against locks? That’s just another level of disrespect, in my opinion. No one respects OP as an adult with meaningful work.

[@kixxenwalla167]

I was filled with rage. It reminded me of my own mother who would let my little sister ruin my work, no matter how much it meant to me or how long it took.

[@ShatoraDragondore]

@@mkuti-childress3625 The lock thing comes from just a safety matter in the event of a fire or medical event where access to all rooms might be needed. My dad was the same way even ripped out the dead bolt that was on my bedroom door from when it was an old office.

[@mkuti-childress3625]

@@ShatoraDragondore I think that’s fine when you are a child, but when a grown adult is living somewhere, they should be able to have a lock on the door.

[@ShatoraDragondore]

@@mkuti-childress3625 True. I fully agree. But we don't know OPs age (not that it matters)

[@ginnystark7227]

To OP who told his "new" daughter the truth. NTA It looks as if the entire family supported her mother in this HUGE lie.

[@KyrieChii]

I can't imagine how betrayed the young woman must feel, finding out that not only did her Mother lie to her (about being abandoned by her father), but the rest of her family did too. I foresee the need for therapy in her future. They should all be ashamed of themselves. It sounds like it was a completely selfish decision on the Mother's part.

[@fangchick93]

Custom paint and quality watercolour paper is insanely expensive (it's usually cotton), op is definitely not the asshole

[@teabiscuits4073]

I died inside when I heard about what the kids did

[@ilbercgross4736]

Loss of paints, paper, cleaning the walls, cleaning the sheets, I am guessing cleaning the floor, replacing any items that the paint ruined, not mention the loss of the client. All of that pales compared to word of mouth. Now OP will be known as a person that cannot complete a commission on time. That is a loss of future revenue. Oh yeah, mom would get an earful. I would make mom reimburse me for everything along with 20 dollars an hour for cleaning. OP NTA and she handled it better than I would.

[@anonymousbrooks8194]

Story 1. So let me get this straight, they're completely okay with lying to her for the rest of her life so that they can remain comfortable. They're acting as if she won't ask any obvious questions pertaining to her parentage? She has a RIGHT to know these things, keeping someone in the dark about such things will only lead to trouble.

[@Mewse1203]

Story 3: NTA. She's an irresponsible drunk who didn't supervise her kids despite NUMEROUS requests. Then the attitude and attempt to blame OP aftet word? My word. Sue her for the lost work due to her negligence. Also, she can't have a lock on her door? She's old enough to have a job, but no lock is allowed? She's at LEAST a teenager, if not an adult and that is ridiculous.

[@brianschuerch7059]

Actually call CPS on the mom, she's allowing the kids to play with whatever. What if they had chosen to eat the paint, or drank the cleaning solution? Best case, the kids will die from her neglect

[@danacarter9147]

@@brianschuerch7059 Definitely. If CPS removes the kids from their alcoholic mother, I hope they place the kids with adoptive families who will be a stable influence in their lives.

[@brianschuerch7059]

@@danacarter9147 Sad to say but CPS is a joke. Had neighbors, major drug users, let there 1 yo play in the street, half the time totally naked. Security camera caught it but they said they can't use video as proof since they didn't give permission. Had a woman call the same time as me when she almost hit the kid

[@yourmom-mw7jk]

Story 3: NTA, I'm an artist myself and if I was in that situation, I would be so *livid*

[@andreawalker8343]

Anyone with a rudimentary appreciation/understanding of art would be. I’d have gone off too.

[@Gumbier_Than]

Not an artist and I'm pissed for this person.

[@Lestaticate]

Fellow artist. Had a mini stroke listening to this.

[@BronzeDragon133]

Fellow artist: Ditto, not only NTA, but I'd be applauding. We're in nuclear detonation territory here. Screw with my paints and there ARE no warnings.

[@andreawalker8343]

@@BronzeDragon133 paint is expensive enough but the work already done alone! I’d have lost it.

[@fafnir32]

Yeah, story 3 is definitely NTA. She needs to hold that mother accountable and maybe consider trying to modify the "house rules" since it's her workspace.

[@janet6421]

Definitely get locks for the door. If that is against the "house rule" make a new rule that drunk mother is not allowed in the house. Especially not with her hell spawn. Honestly I think book club needs to meet in a new location.

[@cgi2002]

@@janet6421 call CPS. She is a single mother without child care who is drunk. That is neglectful, she doesn't get to drink if she hasn't arranged willing childcare. Oh and present her with a bill for the damages, all of them, including the lost commission. If she refuses to pay it, take her to small claims court, and if your mother or her friends complain, tell them nice and politely to fk off.

[@Lestaticate]

Not gunna lie, my heart stopped when I heard the gouache story. Due to how entitled that mother was, I doubt there will be any sort of compensation for the wasted supplies and commission. Also the “no locks” rule is pretty BS. OP should really have a sit-down with their mother as well.

[@locusxe1411]

Story 3 Easy NTA. I know so many artists and that’s just a big No no. Ik how much they charge for commissions and how much they pay for their materials to draw. I hate people who don’t think that drawing is a real job

[@Valfara770]

I think after the 2nd time invading my work space I would have just baricaded the door somehow. I mean what stupid policy is it to have no locks? oO I live alone and each door has a lock and a key...

[@kevinadams5651]

I agree NTA. Lost the materials, time, commission, and possible future commissions from the client.

[@KyrieChii]

@@Valfara770 Someone above said that they think the 'rule' is about fire safety, so that a person would be more 'reachable' should they need help in that situation. I think it's a stupid reason not to have locks, honestly. They could just make it a 'rule' that doors not be locked at night (while everyone is asleep), but could be used during the day as needed.

[@Valfara770]

@@KyrieChii Thanks for the info, that at least makes a little bit of sense. Sad that they don't even trust adults to be fire safe for their own safety.

[@ashleylowther7759]

Agreed, I seen so many great artists and its rude people don't see it as that. Yet you have comics artists, story book artists, graphic artists the list goes on. Yes Digital art is easy but others prefer paint or others methods to sketch, line and color. And people forget there are famous artists in history!

[@MistrzSzopen]

Story 2: My dad did this, when my mother was in hospital, he named me differently than she wanted. And I will be forever thankful to him :D My mom wanted to name me after her mother, I would definetly detest that name/connection. It maybe was a shi*ty thing to at that time, but thank god he did that, I always loved my name and I'm glad it did turn this way :D

[@stephanien6237]

For every story like yours, there is one where the kid feels the opposite…

[@user-nb8tk6hh6x]

@@stephanien6237 the majority of kids I assume don’t and are happy they didn’t end up with a dumb name

[@Ace0fSpades2346]

Bruh imagine after 19 years that you found out you have a daughter you told was aborted I would be devastated

[@jacquiethebibliophil]

Constellation Vie was the name her friend said she'd name a baby. What was HER name. Name her that.

[@awwmandac2556]

Mark, you’re sounding so cheerful in these latest videos and that makes me so happy for you! As for story 1, this makes me so upset. I think that many times people dismiss the value of a father/father figure in a child’s life, and that’s so tragic. I know my relationship with my Dad is special and unique and completely different from the one I have with my mom. I don’t know who I’d be without him, and my heart breaks for OP and his daughter. There’s no way to get that lost time back, but hopefully they can build a strong relationship together in the future.

[@MarkNarrations]

Aww thank you

[@awwmandac2556]

@@MarkNarrations That heart just made my day 🥰

[@danacarter9147]

Oh, OP's daughter WILL have a strong relationship with him, and that will definitely last, even, if her relationship with her family, or romantic relationships self-destruct.

[@albertgongora6944]

I find it funny that the whole entire family is pissed at Opie for telling his daughter the truth what she deserves to know I hate to see it but it's her mother's fault for painting herself as a monster and so many ways and the same thing goes for the rest of your family members so I don't really blame the daughter for being like no that's not cool I didn't get to know my dad because you people couldn't take the fact that my mom basically brought this upon herself knowing that I could have known my dad so as much as I hate to see it it's nobody's fault except I hate to say it to it's nobody's fault except the mom and the whole entire family for keeping that from the daughter I feel so bad for the loss of both the daughter and Novi but I hate to see it is I feel so bad for the loss of both the daughter and Opie but it's sad that the mom painted herself in this light

[@Park-Kim_VMin]

So True 💯

[@albertgongora6944]

Right like if I was in the daughters shoes I would like to know the truth about how crappy my mom is in knowing that my dad would be willing to be in my life but it turns out that he just thought I was dead but just kind of disturbing messed up in like so many levels and then the fact that the whole entire family covered it up to you like I'm just like what the hell is wrong with these people

[@chanel113]

Opie so cute ❤️

[@LB-gz3ke]

This is awful to say, but mom may have robbed him of the first 19 years but he will have the next 19. Barring accidents or major illness he will end up having a lot more time with her than mom. He will walk her down the aisle, meet his grandchildren, etc. He wins in a twisted way.

[@nathan8219]

Story 1: NTA! I always say "Never lie". Story 2: ESH, she used her kid as ammo. that is cruel and wrong. and OP threatened her, which is not ok. Story 3: NTA, I am glad I am good at tearing into people.

[@ashleychambers5859]

I was just listening to the video, and I thought they wanted to name the baby, "Consolation,." like a consolation prize. When I realized you were saying, "Constellation," I thought, "Wow, that's still terrible, but way better in comparison. "

[@Roedygr]

NAMING: Collect together 10 first graders. Ask them if they think a girl named Constellation would be teased and bullied.

[@HighPhoenix1754]

That artist story with the kids had me seeing red. The nerve of some folks..

[@bobbyjay205]

which shade of red, crimson? cuz i was seeing scarlet. I like custom colors. s/

[@WyntheRogue]

As an artist I can definitely understand,as for that drunkard of a woman, someone should REALLY call CPS on her ass [some people should NOT have children]

[@dracawyn]

Story 2: why not just name her after her friend? Did the friend have a strange name too? Or, in my opinion, of you want to give your kid a weird name, put it as the middle name. Then they can choose to go by it off they want.

[@Sapphirelily]

Story 2: ESH After the update, glad to hear they are working it out. Kids are cruel and she would be bullied to hell and back and back to hell because her name. I also wanted to comment about BeastofAaaarrrrgggghhh, ( XP) Was that person being choked as he wrote the name? 😆😆😆😆

[@Flakey101]

No dying of a heart attack (Try looking up the Monthy Python and the Holy Grail)

[@Sapphirelily]

@@Flakey101 Sounds familiar

[@Jeremy-The-Bullfrog]

Story 2: Not the asshole. The first thing their child thought on hearing the name was "it's funny" That should be an instant tip-off that it is a bad name that will lead to teasing. There is an obvious compromise that can be made here though. Name the daughter Stella Vivian, or Stella Violet.

[@wickedbird1538]

I know at least two people who went to court when they turned 18 to completely change their stupid name that they got stuck with by UNthinking parents.

[@katiesmith2031]

I went to school with a girl called lightning thunder storm wish I was joking she got that changed asap poor thing had it really hard in school why do parents do it to them 😔

[@Skyfire_The_Goth]

Because they see celebrities naming their babies strange and out there names and think "That's awesome, I'm gonna name my kid something strange and unique." without thinking those celebrities kids are going to grow up around other celebrities kids with strange, out there, unique names, therefore not a lot of bullying over names like there would be in public schools where most kids have normal names like John, Greg, Becky, Susan, etc. where a kid with a unique name is more likely to get bullied. I agree with Mark, there shouldn't be bullying over names, but bullying happens, it always has and it always will happen, all that can be done is take steps to reduce it, and until more parents take a more active roll in teaching their kids there is no chance in reducing it from their end, so one must take precautions, even if they are unfair, to protect their kids from too much bullying.

[@thedestroyasystem]

@@Skyfire_The_Goth I think it’s important that “unique” and “ridiculous” are two different things. I’ve had a unique name all my life (though the name itself has changed) and have never been bullied for it, and in fact have been complimented on multiple occasions. There are some pretty but uncommon names, like OP named their other daughters. Then there are just dumbass names. Constellation is one of those, though I will say that IMO it at least sounds pretty. Wife can pick a name that honors her friend without being ridiculous. Constance, or Estelle, or any number of options. Hell, she can even keep the Vie. Relationships are about compromise, after all. That’s what they need to do.

[@Skyfire_The_Goth]

@@thedestroyasystem True, a unique name doesn't always lead to being bullied, but more often than not it does. Constellation would have been a good middle name for their daughter, it would still memorialize the wife's friend, wile not leaving the child open to bullying, as kids don't typically know or remember middle names. There are ways a compromise could have been reached but the wife was so damned adamant about it being her first name period, end of story. I don't blame the OP for going off like he did, he can see where that name would cause problems for his child.

[@stormtellier3804]

I was named after an x men character my user name is also my real name just never got around to changing it just haven't gotten around to find one to change it to that sounds nice and not crigy as all heck

[@katiesmith2031]

@@stormtellier3804 what put a nail in her coffin was the whole name she kept storm and move lightning to a middle and removed thunder she has been so much happier and kept her maiden name when she married

[@LilChuunosuke]

Story 3: I would like to make something clear here for non-artists: A 12-pack of tiny, professional-grade tubes of gouache costs $40. I wouldn't be surprised if they had close to $100 worth of paints out for this commission because if they're accepting a commission like this, they likely have a lot of experience with these paints, buy larger tubes, have a wider array of colors, etc. OP says they used expensive paper, so I'm gonna guess watercolor blocks. If they were on the smaller side, 6x12 inches(ish), a 20 pack of watercolor boards costs $25. If they're bigger ones, 12x12, that's close to $40. Those children not only damaged around $100-150 worth of art supplies or more, but they also cost them a client, who was probably planning to pay at LEAST $200 to OP for this commission and damaged their walls, which OP will now have to take time to remove those paints themselves. Thankfully, gouache is like watercolors and will probably wash off with a lot more ease than oil or acrylic, but that's still time, money, and energy gone down the drain because the mother was raising spoiled brats and wouldn't take no for an answer. Let me make this clear: since OP lost the commission and these children damaged her walls and expensive art supplies, they not only lost OP $200+ in income, but also potentially created a loss of at least $50 before we take into consideration how much paint these kids used up.

[@annahenry8032]

Story 1: I like how the uncle knew about this along with the rest of the family so instead of telling op's daughter the truth, the uncle says not to tell the daughter about this. The whole family sucks. NTA

[@KyrieChii]

I was wondering if he was _really_ so concerned about his niece's opinion of her mother changing, or if he was more concerned with covering his/grandparent's asses at that point, since they participated in the lie themselves.

[@annahenry8032]

@@KyrieChii Right and after op told his daughter it looks like he cares more about lie. I mean if I found out my sister lied about the father of her child I would tell the child no matter what. The uncle is now upset about the fact that his niece hates him for lying to her for 19 years and he could be mad at himself for not telling her sooner and now that someone else did. The call between op and the uncle probably went with the uncle either 1: begging op not to tell his daughter or 2: playing it off like it's no big deal so why bother. But then again I could be wrong. I hope op updates so I can see if the uncle apologized. That uncle niece relationship is broken and all the uncle had to do was just tell the truth.

[@hannahdavis5725]

2: Just call her Stella as her legal name. Holy shit it's not that hard!

[@bonniebaldridge1248]

Artist: I would have flipped out, too!! NTA. Wedding: NTA, your sister is trying to steal the attention. The heck with her. I wouldn't allow her to be in the wedding procession, and I'd have someone be sure to shut her up if she tries to make a speech at your reception. What a kook.

[@ninjaelite3989]

These stories never get boring. Hi

[@MarkNarrations]

Glad to hear it Ninja :)

[@Nunya144]

STORY 4: I would disinvite my sister and her kids from the wedding. She's trying to control you and taking all the attention from you.

[@liacaburian2092]

Story 3, i hope op demands or sues for compensation. Drag someone up to the room. I hate people who dont value artists and their time. Also call cps or the cops because chances are she will likely drive

[@danacarter9147]

Same here. Plus, when CPS removes the kids from their alcoholic mother, I hope they place the kids with adoptive families who are a stable influence in their lives, in case, the father cannot be found.

[@thebaldnerd1989]

For the story where the kid would be named constellation, I completely understand the dad. Who wants their kid to be bullied because of their name? It really seems that he tried to talk to his wife and she wouldn’t back down. I know it’s pretty questionable to do but I would also pick one of the names from the list and get it registered

[@MountainPearls]

She had just been cut open to have a child...HIS child. There could be Divorce Papers (and a new Birth Certificate) if my husband tried to pull something like that! Honestly, it could possibly considered criminal (nor do I think the hospital administrators and nurses/doctors allow it. As w birth attendant has to sign in most places). He could just refuse to sign it until they agreed on a name. You do not do something so mean and hateful like that to a spouse! More is going on here to make him disliking her and/or vice versa. Especially when it involves someone she loved, dearly. And someone she is grieving. It also sounds like they aren’t been able to discuss it rationally. Nor could he come up with another name. Either that he is abusive, one. Something like that is a classic abuser tactic! Something my ex. bf would have done. Classic. You need to think otherwise or stay single. Holy Sh*t! There are ways of discussing things and getting them to change their mind (or finding a reasonable outcome that pleases you both) than being a sneaky and controlling jerk. She had just as much say in her the name than he does...maybe more...he would be taking that from her! I really hate they have daughters!

[@nhomanchelle2232]

So an entire family maintained for 19 years and the yell at you for telling the truth?

[@lunabelle01]

Oh man, that one with the kids infuriates me. Op is definitely not the Ahole. Those painting supplies are stupid expensive, and op did their duty to tell mom and the adults that the kids were not to be there. The adults failed, both the kids and Op.

[@terramarini6880]

So expensive I give them as gift ideas for my grown kids for b days, xmas etc.

[@SuperFanGirl-gp1vo]

God, I love this community. Like the videos are technically all about judging, but the community is so wholesome and lovely!

[@hiigguys7395]

I went to the 3rd story post to see if there was an update because it really pissed me off. It was posted a day ago, so no update yet, but here is some valuable information. The two kids? They are 8 and 10 years old.

[@lizgreene7921]

Boosting!!

[@harleykelevra515]

I Would take the drunk mom to court and charge her for the cost of supplies, the loss of the commission and the loss of the client.

[@familyytowo7261]

Im listening to that radio and eating cake! GOOD VIBES! This just makes it even better.

[@MarkNarrations]

What kind of cake we talking about Undead? :)

[@groofromtheup5719]

The daughter deserves to know the truth. The extended family should have realized the truth would get out and told her the truth before she heard it from Dad. Asking dad to continue a lie and make it the foundation of his relationship with his daughter was an incredible AH move on the part of the uncle/extended family.

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Ahh oh my goodness the beginning you are super sweet. I send the best of the wishes to you. Omg. 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Ngl I'm super shocked

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

This is the absolute highlight of my life

[@MarkNarrations]

Thank you for being the positive soul that you are!

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@MarkNarrations I'm glad to

[@queen_of_flatulence]

Mark you're beautiful!

[@MarkNarrations]

Hey Queen, hope all is good!

[@queen_of_flatulence]

@@MarkNarrations it's great!

[@blueshark3354]

Your beautiful too

[@CallMeMrStopmotion]

For that one story about the baby's name, they could also use Constella or Constellance, or some shit like that

[@dustyrose192]

The kid would still be bullied. Swap names. Make her middle name constellation if you really must

[@icexred1015]

I always love listening to these videos while drawing or playing the sims, honestly at times I think these story’s have me do some stuff in the sims depending on what’s in the story’s lmao

[@valthearastormcry1420]

For story 2 Maybe instead of nameing her Constellation maybe name her after one or stars inside of one. There are beautiful names like Aquila or Cassiopia call her Quila or Cassie? There are many other beautiful star names. Edit: Glad to see they settled on things. I had to pause the video cause names are a sore spot for me admittedly

[@starwarriorterra8373]

The last comment you read on story 2 is honestly part of what's wrong with that subreddit at times, in my opinion. Sometimes, when you get angry and frustrated, you will say and think awful things in your anger, even to someone you love. A single outburst in a single event is not immediately divorce-worthy, any more than having an argument every once in a while is. I sometimes don't know what some people think relationships are, as if disagreement, argument and even verbal fighting aren't possible in one without being worked through once everyone has calmed down. Obviously, there's a point where it's clear there are more serious issues in a relationship, but we forget that we are only being given glimpses, at most, into these lives, and most of them are going to be of relationships at their lowest points, given the subject matter.

[@theresaschuebel5151]

If he hadn't told her the truth when that girl found out he covered up the lie she would have hated him for it

[@denisemadison1298]

Soo true. My own birth/Father situation was screwy as heck. Mom made sure I was told early on. Yeah, dad acted bad and Mom was foolish. Neither lied. When I was a teen, Mom even helped me find him. She actually lived near him and his family and, I was told, used to take me for his Parents to see (til his Dad died and Mom later moved from the city). She encouraged me to make contact and even after I did, would call and talk to him and his wife. While engaged to my Mom, he had another woman. He got the other woman pregnant and broke off with Mom, who found out later she was also pregnant. Turns out, one of my Friends was actually my half Sister (I was a toddler and later like 8 before we moved). Mom, him and the Wife all knew and encouraged us without telling us (I wish they had thought and told us, but they thought we were too young). I was a strangely mature thinking kid lol and would have understood. Before I was 10, I was the neighborhood kids, well, sort of emotional support and helped them work through stuff in their lives. Age did not matter. I was funny, when I started High School, other kids (from across town) could not understand how all the 'big kids' knew me as everyone would greet me from day 1. Dad and his wife are very nice people. I have visited them several times in their town. All that is left now is my Mom and Sisters and we (Mom and I) are old ladies now. Her Mom should have been honest from the start.

[@barkquad]

2nd story: I don't understand why there can't be a compromise and have the middle name be Constellation? Schoolwise, no classmate will ever know and honestly, no one pays attention to a middle name other than family. Constellation would make a cool middle name. (Saying this from the experience of having "Star" as a middle name)

[@asante650]

Can I honestly say I just love the way mark sounds and the way he says h like i could die listening to him say hr

[@CristinaFrank]

Mark Googles tiny tuxedos. Ends up buying Poppy formal wear 🤣💜

[@heathermiller5765]

The OP in Story 3 confirmed they all carpool with a DD so chances are the lady wasn't driving back drunk with her kids. I know it's not entirely relevant to the question, but in case anyone wanted to mention her driving home drunk. Just thought I'd give a heads up Edit: I like how you actually pointed out the music this time lol 😁

[@gabrielaranna5809]

Story 3: NTA! And I don't know how she could control herself enough to not slap that floozy over the face! I couldn't

[@emm_uhh]

Agree with Mark on story 2. Don't threaten to sign the birth certificate while she is imobilel. OP was right when he said he takes names seriously if he's willing to do that 😅. Thank god for that update where they compromised

[@jaclynsmith4323]

Hello, Mark! Even though it's only February, today I'm buying seeds and flowers pots, getting ready for my garden. Hurry up Spring! 🌼 🌻 🌸 🌹

[@MarkNarrations]

Yes, bring on spring!

[@riccipez]

Mark, I've been following your videos for months, I love the little dose of positivity everyday!

[@Junodragon6780]

Story 3: All because the OP isn't doing a desk job doesn't mean its not a job. NTA but that lady owes OP a HECK ton of money! 🤦🏿💢

[@kathiheckenlively3974]

Story #2-- Here's an odd idea: if the wife wants to honor her best friend, why not name the baby after her friend instead of her hippy name for her own child if she had one? Unless it's even worse than "Constellation" it's sounds like a logical compromise.

[@TektonicDragon]

Constellation Vie? WTF. I know a crazy mom named her son Belial. His grandma nicknamed him Bell, which isn't much better.

[@maxanderson8623]

hi mark!!! another lovely video! i watched it today while playing minecraft dungeons and it really managed to destress me in certain situations (a stressy game 😅). i hope you have a good weekend!! i wish you and your family nothing but the best1! i hope to one day be able to support you :)!

[@0Jenna7]

19 years to fess up. 19 years to contact dad. 19 years for someone to say "bad idea". 19 years to think about daughter's needs and wants. 19 years to mature. NTA. No wonder daughter's furious at family.

[@lisanygaard2720]

Story 3: I hope OP took pictures of the mess to bring to court.

[@indianspartan76]

Story 2: I think these commenters are forgetting that he said he'd choose the name from a list they had BOTH come up with when naming the first 2. I'd say 25%OP and 75%wife AH Edit: ESH

[@somerandoonyt9553]

Not to mention, OP's statement was fueled by emotion frustration and anger. I think we can all agree that when we're upset, we dont think clearly. What OP said could very well have been meant, is his mind, how would you like it if, but came out jumbled due to his emotional stress. Where the wife coherently made the choice to manipulate the situation, and borderline, weaponizing their child. Her plan was thought out, because she knew how OP felt about the name.

[@indianspartan76]

@@somerandoonyt9553 exactly!

[@cheskydivision]

Charge the mom for the artwork and damaged supplies. Put your foot down and tell mom you will never watch anyone's kids.

[@thePanda_huma]

5th!! I was about to listen to something else until i saw the notification!!!! I'm so happy to hear your voice🥺

[@MarkNarrations]

Aww thanks Panda :)

[@saltytoshiro3685]

Day 50 of reminding Mark that he's amazing and that his work is appreciated 🧡 Late today but I can't miss a special day like this one. 50 days since I set out on this mission, and I'm not gonna stop. Not now, not ever :)

[@LostCause-69]

Sorry just because someone dies, doesn't wash away the crappy stuff they did. I personally see it as the opportunity to finally call it out the horrible things they had done.

[@steinunnosp7862]

Mark awesome as ever keeping me sane in work or keeping me responsible at home but I love his voice

[@whiskey_phillips]

Thanks for helping the work day go by faster as always. Listening to your videos makes me forget that I'm bored :)

[@UnnoticedKIN]

Story 3: NTA, as an artist, that story was painful to hear! A single art piece can take DAYS or sometimes WEEKS to complete if you put a lot of effort into making it good! I'm not an easily angered person, but if I had been in OP's situation, I would have absolutely lost my shit!

[@CiaránSparks]

as an artist, story 3 hurt me on a physical level. holy shit. (small thing to note gouache is pronounced 'guhwash' soft guh, one syllable.)

[@bonniebaldridge1248]

Sending you and Dad my best, Mark! :)

[@smellyolegoat150]

I just started this comment because I thought of calling her Constance Vi. As I began this comment someone mentioned Constance in Mark’s narration.

[@whiteravenkpopfan]

With story 2, as someone who has grown up with a VERY strange name, I say ESH. The number of everyday inconveniences you gotta go through are so unnecessary. However, the behind-the-back statement was also completely unnecessary.

[@CreepyBlueAnimals84]

While I'm very sad that wife lost her friend (May She Rest In Peace) I think the fact that a child didn't have to grow up with that name, Constellation Vie, is a win for everyone.

[@josephbrown9665]

My heart goes out to OP one. I have a daughter that I had no clue about for 7 years and when I got to meet her I was in the hospital half dead. She started coming up to the hospital every day to visit me. Her mom lived with her mother right by the hospital and the mother and grandmother both worked in the hospital. The babysitter would walk the block to the hospital for her to come see me. They left on vacation for a week and when she came home they came to visit me. I acted like nothing had changed and she went to give me a hug I hugged her back. I had surgery when she was gone and it had worked for me and I was able to move again. We cried. She is a nurse now and she is still one of my princesses . I only missed 7 years of her life but I made up for it every time she came to my house.

[@jesterbrown90]

Story 1: NTA. She deserves to know the truth. It sucks that your ex died and she didn't deserve it, but death doesn't erase wrongdoing. Story 3: NTA at all. Time to move out, OP. In the meantime, prop the heaviest piece of furniture you have against the door. Maybe press charges if you can. Story 4: I'm with Mark. She's absolutely trying to flex. NTA.

[@riceracm]

_My goodness_ Mark is such a nice and sweet guy! Great stories today! 🥰❤️

[@MarkNarrations]

How did the pronounce go? Bad Yeah I know haha sorry :)

[@riceracm]

@@MarkNarrations close enough....I mean, I guess there’s honestly not a “right way” to pronounce it given it’s a made up word given by my old school....it’s just the way _I_ always pronounced it in my head! 🤪🙃

[@b-red9489]

Story 2: Constellation? what's wrong with names like Star, Luna, Galaxy or Andromeda etc. That's like naming someone Car instead of Ferrari.

[@Love2Banime]

Omg, the paint disaster, that is every artists' worst nightmare. If ANYTHING goes wrong I would lose my sh*t. Art supplies (ie paint) are not cheap! The drunk mother was very irresponsible. If I were OP, I would immediately demand compensation for damage of property.

[@AlexJReil]

Story 2: I think naming their daughter after a constellation would be a great compromise.

[@pamalarush5768]

For story 4: Talk to her hubby. Let him know what she is hinting at and tell him how inappropriate it is. As how he and wife might have felt if someone did that at their wedding.

[@JBond-hw5nj]

He should question why they didn't want her to know the truth

[@bluejaywoman3421]

Painter should use this occurrence to petition to get a lock for her room.

[@owl7072]

Story 4: "If I can't hold my newborn baby and potentially interrupt and ruin one of the most important days of your life for the sake of what I want then I won't be in the wedding 😌" bye then, have fun all by yourself ❤

[@brendacastro9069]

1 story: Wow big NTA you were robbed of the right of being with your daughter and the daughter was robbed of her dad. Hope both of them the best

[@jesterbrown90]

Day 43 of waiting for Mark's energy to reach critical mass and he screams "WHAT'S UP WAFFLE GANG?!" at the top of his lungs.

[@darabounds6671]

To op of Story 1, NTA. Honesty is the best policy especially with new relationships. Your relationship with your daughter is important. She is looking to you for answers you don't have. You did the right thing not filling her head with a bs sob story for the comfort of others. You told her what happened and others are mad because it makes them look bad. She is mad now but she will calm down in time. Its up to the uncle and grandparents to make up for their part in the lie. When the dust settles, those who honestly care about her will be by her side.

[@luckyrocket9450]

Story 2 if the wife likes the name so much she can legally change her own name

[@tomsautocadstudio6446]

story 3 its always ok to scream at a karen so nta.

[@bluejaywoman3421]

What was matron of honor's own wedding like? Maybe a private conversation asking how she would have felt if someone made such demands of her during hers.

[@margaretannfrank5480]

Hi Mark. Yes they do have little tux's for newborns. My nephew who was a few days old at my Wedding (35 years ago) wore a onesie (all in one pj's) that looked like a tux. It even had tails! He was adorable and got lots of attention. As for this attention hogging Sister, sideline her just to be safe, unless she gives a sincere apology to the Bride. Not a very nice sister!

[@craftyink70]

Regarding names just feel pity Elon Musks son

[@thedestroyasystem]

Omfg same. My mom thinks the name is perfectly fine... it’s literally so cringy. Grimes and Elon are both insane, I’m honestly worried for that kid. I can’t be the only one who thinks they had a kid for the aesthetic and is just gonna ignore them once the novelty wears off, celebs do that all the time. I’m just not confident they’re fit to be parents... the name is the epitome of that.

[@BushidoBrownSama]

Why? he's rich with a famous dad. What use could he have for a regular name for the masses like john

[@Nightlady0228]

I had classmates called “Poem, Prism, Breeze” don’t do it 😂

[@somedragonbastard]

Breeze is kinda acceptable, but... Poem? *Prism?* Did their parents hate them? Here I was, thinking my class' Caitlyn, Kaitlyn, Kailyn, and Kaelee were bad...

[@nickibarclay9236]

Story 2 was NTA until he said he would put down a different name well his wife just had major abdominal surgery!

[@vickyflores8124]

Okay story 4, can any one say "pull focus much?" My god it's ops day not the sisters and she must not be used to not being to center of attention. Also throw in that you'll drop kid the baby if needed, apparently no one likes those kinds of jokes for some god only know reasons 🤔

[@AngelaVEdwards]

First story: So the dad's supposed to look like sh*t to his daughter so that nobody else looks like sh*t? How is this fair to him? It's not and I cannot believe they even thought to ask him to lie this way.

[@KCCAT5]

Holding your baby while you walk down the aisle as a bridesmaid is taking the attention away from the bride that's very selfish

[@bessevaraven859]

Story 1.....NTA. you were lied to. They lied to HER. THATS JUST BULLSHIT. She shouldn't be lied to forever so the rest of the family isn't the bad guy

[@seshthecat]

Oh wow. The dude should have found a different way of explaining he didn't know she existed. Telling her she was meant to be aborted was just wrong.