Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a wild ride ahead with this story of a painting disaster, a drunk mom, and some serious family drama! Our poor protagonist was just trying to get some work done on a custom painting commission, but things quickly spiraled out of control when a certain someone’s kids decided to turn the walls into their own personal canvas! Get ready for some screaming, some blaming, and a whole lot of chaos! Let’s dive in and see how this messy situation unfolds!
The Painting Disaster!

♀️ No Babysitting This Time!

Custom Pastel Gouache Paints ️

Drunk and Callous Mom

Fingerpainting Fiasco!

Screaming in Horror!

The Gall to Chastise Me!

Insincere Apology

Gasps from the Guests!

Exploding in Front of Everyone!

Screaming for 3 Minutes Straight! ️

The ‘Pity Me’ Card

A Better Way to Handle It? ♀️

No Lock on My Door

Thank You for Your Support! ❤️

Moved Out to New Digs!

Trashing on Me in the Book Club Group

️ My Side of the Story

☎️ The Heated Phone Call

A Bluff and a Shove

⚖️ Considering Small Claims Court ⚖️

Heated Argument and Beef

Aunt Not Pulling Any Punches!

Out a Ride and Paying Dues

The Painting Disaster Heard ‘Round the World!
Well, well, well… what a wild ride that was! Our poor protagonist just wanted to get some work done, but instead ended up with a disaster zone courtesy of some unruly kids and their drunk mom! Things escalated quickly with screaming matches, blame games, and even talk of small claims court! But fear not, our hero had some backup in the form of a kick-a** aunt who wasn’t afraid to speak her mind and put the book club mom in her place! In the end, the book club split, the mom lost her ride, and our protagonist moved on to greener pastures. But the question remains… was our hero the a-hole in this situation? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this wild tale!
NTA and she should compensate for lost work

NTA. Mother was irresponsible and rude. You’re sooo NTA, OP.

Guest ruins book club and owes compensation, NTA wins

Demanding payment for destroyed work, NTA comment takes charge.

Agree with NTA, nightmare guest ruins weeks of work and materials
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Single mom gets drunk, ignores kids, and ruins family gathering.

Guest’s Kids Destroyed Art, OP Screamed, and Deservedly So

Deserved scolding or too harsh? Commenters debate boundaries

Setting boundaries with family and protecting your belongings

NTA suggests using legal action to get commission payment

Family gathering turns into a nightmare as kids trespass and destroy.

An irresponsible guest’s actions cost them a client. NTA.

Charge her for the ruined supplies and time
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Drunk guest causes chaos, commenter calls out irresponsibility.
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Parenting under the influence? NTA demands compensation. ♂️

NTA. Shouting was warranted. Ask her to pay up!

Supporting NTA’s plan to take legal action
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Taking the high road is tough, but worth it

Guest gets drunk with young kids around, NTA obviously.

NTA, commenter argues against making excuses for bad parenting

Avoid the nightmare guest and protect your sanity . NTA

Parenting advice and support for OP, no AH in sight.

Mom might be the culprit, don’t go nuclear yet

Parent refuses to empathize with OP’s nightmare guest situation.

NTA stands up for herself and sets boundaries with entitled family.

No supervision for kids, pandemic book club, and destroyed work.

Insightful comment on family dynamics and communication

Calculating the cost of destruction

OP is NTA for being upset about destructive kids. Practical advice.

Justified NTA response to guest’s irresponsible actions. Demand compensation

Don’t let nightmare guests ruin your hard work

Artist fights back after nightmare guest destroys artwork

Heartfelt empathy for OP’s ruined work and a terrible guest.

Defending property and professionalism. NTA prevails.

Protect the art! A painter’s fury over ruined work.

Scare tactics or legal action? NTA seeks payment for damages!

Entitled guest and her terrible kids – NTA wins!

Demand payment for destroyed work and supplies

Empathetic comment defending the hurt party’s actions. NTA.

Taking care of children while drunk? Call CPS. You’re NTA.

Assertive response to destructive guest. Send bill and evidence.

Art is hard work and deserves respect, not just fun. Drunk friend is trouble. Stand up for yourself.

Stepping away from a fight is sometimes the wisest choice ♀️

Mother needs to take responsibility for drunk guest’s actions
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No privacy at home? Red flag or common rule?
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NTA commenter suggests taking the entitled guest to small claims court

Protect your privacy with a simple chair trick!

Mother blamed for chaos caused by selfish guest

Suing for damages? NTA means business!

Redditor calls out mother’s behavior and unruly children.
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Honesty is the best policy! NTA handled a difficult guest.

Polite OP called NTA despite cultural norms favoring bad behavior

Artist sympathizes with OP’s paint destruction, urges revenge on sister.

Defending the artist’s right to respect and reimbursement

NTA seeks compensation and legal action against nightmare guest

Demand payment and return of ruined items from nightmare guest.

Frustrated Redditor stands up for themselves against destructive guests

Respect house rules or lose privileges. Effort not appreciated

Did OP’s mom take the friend’s side?

Mom disrespected OP’s work and didn’t take responsibility for her kids

Demand for compensation and proof of payment in a mature way

Demand payment for destroyed work, threaten legal action. NTA
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Don’t let them take your time for granted

NTA suggests taking legal action after property damage by guest.

NTA commenter advises calling the police on drunk driver guest.

Demand compensation and a lock after nightmare guest ruins work.

Irresponsible guest let her kids wreck the place while getting drunk

Protect your work and belongings from destructive guests

OP’s mom is responsible for the nightmare guest’s destruction

Confronting inconsiderate guest’s negligence and terrible parenting

Setting boundaries with irresponsible clients is key to business success.

Established boundaries were violated and emotions used against commenter. NTA

How to establish boundaries: become the feared a**hole first

Supportive comment, but let’s not condone violence

Mom yells at destructive kids, justified but went too far

Suggests itemizing a bill for damages and lost commissions. Sympathizes.

Empathetic comment supports OP’s decision to confront rude guest.

Parenting judgment and responsibility discussed in a disastrous family gathering.
