Mell Burns

Mell Burns Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Mell Burns, Video Creator, Chicago, IL.

I (28F) lost my mom when I was 16. She was my best friend, and when she passed, she left me one thing I vowed to treasur...
08/15/2025

I (28F) lost my mom when I was 16. She was my best friend, and when she passed, she left me one thing I vowed to treasure forever — her crystal set. It wasn't just glass; it was her. She brought it out for special occasions, polished every piece, and told me stories about the day she bought it. From the moment I got engaged, I knew I'd use it at my wedding to honor her. Enter my stepmom, Sandra (50F), who married my dad years later. She's always compared herself to my mom and tried to insert herself into my milestones. Two weeks before the wedding, she announced I'd be wearing her wedding dress "to honor her." I refused — it didn't fit, and I wasn't wearing the dress of someone who despises my mom. She didn’t take it well. Days later, I came home and froze. My mom’s crystal set was shattered across the floor, sunlight glinting off the shards. Sandra stood there with a broom, smirking. "Oh, Jen… I'm so clumsy. Guess it wasn't meant to last forever." I walked out before she could see me cry. That night, I called my Aunt Marlene — my mom's sister. She's always had my back, and when I told her what happened, she went silent for a long moment before saying, "Honey… I need to tell you something. I tricked Sandra in a way you can't imagine." ⬇️

I walked into my house and found my 7-year-old sobbing because my fiancé had just thrown away every toy she owned. I hav...
08/15/2025

I walked into my house and found my 7-year-old sobbing because my fiancé had just thrown away every toy she owned. I have a 7-year-old daughter, Ember, from my previous marriage. My ex-husband and I have been divorced for three years, but he's still very involved in her life. A year ago, I started dating Stan. He was everything a single mom could hope for—attentive, respectful, playful with my daughter. Two months ago, he proposed, and I said yes. We moved in together. Then came the day that changed everything. I came home from work to find my daughter sitting on the couch, face blotchy from crying. My heart dropped. "What happened, sweetheart?" I asked. Between sobs, Ember said, "UNCLE STAN THREW AWAY ALL MY TOYS." I thought I misheard. "Where?" She pointed toward the backyard. "THE TRASH." I went outside, and sure enough—every single toy, stuffed animal, and doll she owned was crammed into our trash bins. My stomach turned. I stormed back inside. Stan was lounging on the small couch in our bedroom, playing his video game. I marched over, switched off the TV, and asked through clenched teeth, "WHY. DID. YOU. THROW. AWAY. MY. DAUGHTER'S. TOYS?" ⬇️

My in-laws have this tradition of gathering all the grandkids at their place for a two-week vacation at their gorgeous e...
08/15/2025

My in-laws have this tradition of gathering all the grandkids at their place for a two-week vacation at their gorgeous estate. They've got a huge garden, a pool, and they even hire entertainers. When our son turned six, he was finally "old enough" to get invited. He'd been looking forward to it for ages — his cousins had told him over and over how much fun it was at Grandma and Grandpa's, even better than Disneyland! So when my mother-in-law, Betsy, called to invite our son, I had no objections. My husband said it'd be great for Timmy to bond with family. We dropped him off, ready for two weeks of peace, though I planned to check in daily. On day two, Timmy called me first — unusual for him. "Mom, come pick me up from Grandma's." "What happened, honey?" "GRANDMA JUST… DOESN'T LIKE ME. I DON'T WANT TO BE HERE. THE THINGS SHE'S DOING..." The call cut off. I called Timmy back — no answer. So I called my MIL and asked what was going on. She calmly said everything was fine, that Timmy must have gotten something mixed up. But when I asked to speak to him, she told me he was busy playing with the other kids — then hung up. That really rattled me. I got in the car and drove straight to her house. It took two hours, but when I finally got there and stepped into the yard, I saw the strangest scene. ⬇️

Angelina Jolie Is Selling Her House & Leaving The Country: See more in comment
08/15/2025

Angelina Jolie Is Selling Her House & Leaving The Country: See more in comment

DOCTORS reveal that SWALLOWING your partner’s semen prov… See more
08/15/2025

DOCTORS reveal that SWALLOWING your partner’s semen prov… See more

Yesterday morning, one of our little ones stood frozen at the school doors, tears spilling down their cheeks. No coaxing...
08/15/2025

Yesterday morning, one of our little ones stood frozen at the school doors, tears spilling down their cheeks. No coaxing seemed to work — until Mr. Burwick appeared. Without hesitation, he lowered himself right onto the floor beside them, meeting their eyes at the same level. In a gentle voice, he admitted that even he sometimes doesn’t feel like coming to school… but he still does, because he loves learning and being around people who make him smile. Something shifted. The sobs slowed, the shoulders relaxed — and soon those tears had turned into giggles. Moments later, they walked through the doors together, hand in hand. To anyone passing by, it might have seemed like just a small moment. But to us, it was everything — a glimpse of the quiet, everyday love that makes teachers unforgettable. (continue reading in the 1st comment)

She cried with happiness, they told her she was pregnant with triplets, but the… See more.
08/15/2025

She cried with happiness, they told her she was pregnant with triplets, but the… See more.

5-year-old girl di'es after being eaten by crocodile in front of her parents...See more
08/15/2025

5-year-old girl di'es after being eaten by crocodile in front of her parents...See more

🚨 BREAKING: First day of school… ended in sirens. 40 kids here, 58 there… chaos, blood, prayers. 💔 I can’t stop crying. ...
08/15/2025

🚨 BREAKING: First day of school… ended in sirens. 40 kids here, 58 there… chaos, blood, prayers. 💔 I can’t stop crying. Full story in comments.

Many know! Studies reveal that swall0wing your partner’s sem3n...See more
08/15/2025

Many know! Studies reveal that swall0wing your partner’s sem3n...See more

At her own birthday party, my new DIL, Laurel, stood up and publicly humiliated my 13-year-old granddaughter, Mary — my ...
08/07/2025

At her own birthday party, my new DIL, Laurel, stood up and publicly humiliated my 13-year-old granddaughter, Mary — my son’s daughter from his late wife. Laurel was opening gift after gift, smiling… until she got to Mary's. Mary had saved babysitting money for months to buy her something special — a beautiful artisan shawl. She'd been hoping Laurel might finally be kind to her, because Laurel was always making little cutting remarks and treating her coldly. Laurel held it up, sneered, and said: "Well, Mary… I'M YOUR NEW MOTHER NOW. You could've put more effort into my gift. Saved up for something more… valuable. THIS IS...UGLY" The room went silent. Mary's face flushed. Tears filled her eyes. That was my BREAKING POINT. I stood up and said, loud and clear: "Don't worry, Laurel. I brought you a very VALUABLE SURPRISE tonight. Something much bigger than a shawl." Her eyes lit up instantly. She leaned forward, smiling like she thought I was about to pull a diamond necklace out of my purse. I reached down and pulled out an envelope I had tucked in my handbag. I handed it to her. She opened it, and her smile faltered. ⬇️

What happens to the soul when the body is cremated? What no one told you about cremation and the soul is in the first co...
08/07/2025

What happens to the soul when the body is cremated? What no one told you about cremation and the soul is in the first comment. 👇

Address

Chicago, IL

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Mell Burns posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category