Mark likes to paint his absence as something done to him. He frames himself as a victim of alienation, of unfair systems, of everyone else keeping him away. But let’s be clear: his absence is not the result of others — it’s the result of his own choices.

The courts did not casually separate a father from his children. They did so because of documented concerns, professional evaluations, and repeated failures to act responsibly. Mark was removed from his children’s lives by court order for their protection. That is a hard fact.

And yet, instead of taking the clear, simple steps laid out for him — the court-ordered evaluations, the treatment requirements, the compliance with parenting plans — Mark has chosen avoidance. Instead of accountability, he offers projection. Instead of effort, he offers posts about being the victim.

Here is what remains undone today:

• Mental health evaluation – not started.
• Domestic violence evaluation – not started.
• Parenting plan compliance – ignored.
• Basic support and communication for his children – missing.

The path forward has always been there. The only barrier is Mark himself.

Until he takes responsibility, his absence is not something inflicted upon him. It is something he created, sustained, and continues to choose every single day.

UPDATE: Mark’s latest post reads: “Not every parent that is absent from their child’s life is by choice.” On its face, that’s true. Many parents are tragically cut out of their children’s lives through circumstances beyond their control. But in Mark’s case, this is not about tragedy — it’s about willful refusal to take responsibility.

The court removed Mark from his children for their protection. That’s not speculation; that’s fact. Nearly two years later, he has yet to complete even the first step toward repair — the mandated evaluations and requirements that would open the door to reconciliation.

Now, his mother joins in, repeating the same narrative. This is how the cycle sustains itself: not just one man dodging accountability, but a family echo chamber designed to excuse, defend, and distract. When one voice falters, another steps in to carry the same line.

But no amount of posting, no matter how many family members nod in agreement, can erase the reality: Mark was removed because of his own actions — and his ongoing inaction. Silence and refusal are not evidence of alienation; they are evidence of choice.

The truth is simple. Not every parent absent from their child’s life is absent by choice — but Mark is.

Closing Commentary: Mark and His Mommy, Demonizing Boundaries

Mark and his mommy have built a narrative where every obstacle, every boundary, every protection against further harm is called “demonic.” Court orders? Demonic. CPS involvement? Demonic. Medical professionals? Demonic. Even no-contact protections for his own children are twisted into proof that the “enemy” is at work.

This isn’t about faith. It’s about control — and image. Together, Mark and his mommy cast themselves as persecuted saints, under constant spiritual attack, while anyone demanding accountability gets branded as evil. It’s a convenient way to avoid the truth: Mark is absent not because of demons, but because he refuses to do the work.

By demonizing boundaries, they create a smokescreen. In their story, he’s not a man ignoring court orders, skipping evaluations, and failing his children. No — he’s a martyr under attack. But the reality remains: boundaries aren’t demonic. They’re necessary. And they’re the only thing standing between his children and more abuse.