Rickey Smiley Speaks About What Caused His Son's Death
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- Опубликовано: 1 мар 2023
- Thanks to the @TODAY show and Craig Melvin for having me on today. Wish I could have been interviewed for something happy. But it was good to talk in honesty and share good memories of Brandon with the world. ❤️🙏🏽❤️
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You hit it right on the head “some of us ARE having the conversations but our children aren’t listening!” So sorry for your loss Rickey.
This goes for so many different things we try to warn and keep them a way from, but they feel like we are trying to run their lives and or keep them from being happy. One of my friends has one locked down and the other in a foolish marriage w/children involved and they tried to warn both. One said the were going to marry that person anyway and to other left home and did good for a minute then went all the way rouge🤷🏻♀️…. The BEST THING WE CAN DO FOR OUR CHILDREN IS PRAY FOR THEM AND TEACH THE TO HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THE FATHER JESUS CHRIST AND THE HOLY GHOST AND CALL ON THEM FOR THEMSELVES….
Caught that didn't you sister? My GOD!
That man sacrificed his son y’all don’t pay attention to nothing Ricky is a part of that party 🎉
Yes cause my son didn't hear a word I had to see once he thought he was grown, and now he's locked up and the very things I told him are now charges he are fighting. He told me I was old fashion and I don't know what I'm talking about. Now he's sitting there with my words of wisdom to reflect, and I told him I don't feel sorry for his @ss!
Yes they are not listening speaking as a parent of an addict
Anyone that follows Rickey KNOWS the awesome father he is to his kids and how he loves and adores his grandkids and family members and community at large. I’m so sorry for him and all parents dealing such heartbreaking loss of their child. Stay up Rickey! 🙏🏽💐
You must didn’t see his show and how he treated and disliked his son
So true! He’s a wonderful human being! It’s all so sad! 🙏🏾
@@twan104How he treat him
@@twan104 I believed he loved his son, but he was a little hard on his son. #TOUGHLOVE
This man is breaking on the inside. The pain in his eyes literally sent chills up my spine. If "Lord, hold me now" was a person....🙌🏽
I agree. I am so worried about Rickey. ❣️
Please he haven't stopped taping yet . Even when he got news first thing he does is start recording. He ain't in pain he money hungry
Imagine how his mother feels 😬😢
@@EJ-zs8ll some people handle death differently. He was the same way with his grandfather. He post a lot with his family and bout him. With wouldn’t it be the same when mourning?
@@EJ-zs8ll what a foolish and disrespectful statement. You have no idea what he’s going through. We reap what we sow. Pls stop.
Parenting is hard...especially when you realize your children have to make their own mistakes and you can't protect them no matter how hard you try. Praying for you Ricky 🙏🏾🙏🏾
You're absolutely right
Love you Rickey for all you do and say.
Our children don't "have" to make their own mistakes, but they "choose" to make them.
Actually, they don't even have to make mistakes, because they can learn from their friends mistakes..they just need to watch the daily news...it's full of drug activities, gang violence, killings, etc. We must pray for God to give them the wisdom to choose wisely in all areas of their lives.
Amen.
@@womanofprayer5474 🙏🏾 🙏🏾
You are still grieving but you still showed up to help others. You are a blessing to someone today. ❤
Do you know how many people this man just saved by doing this . I suffer from food addiction and just him talking about his son struggling make me want to push even harder to get healthy . This is how responsible people handle things . Rickey always a good man
stop feeding your face simple.
@@siverinao8720 Thats easy said than done I can say the same thing about someone who drinks or takes drugs .
It is hard with food addiction 🤔 because you cannot stop eating like a drug or alcohol addiction ❤️🙏🏽❤️ prayers to you but just like other addictions, is a struggle for the rest of your life 🤔 take care of yourself ❤️🙏🏽❤️
I'm with you. I'm getting back on the horse myself. If possible get a dog it makes walking an elevated experience for both you and the dog. Let's get healthy...
All things are possible with God praying you are able to overcome, eat to live🙏🏾
I was an addict and didn’t listen to my mother but through the grace of God I am here. My mother was relentless and I would never have made it without her. The important thing to remember about addiction and perhaps the most important part is that although we made it through we will never graduate. This disease is tricky, the devil is always waiting for a chance to get us back. That is why faith, family and the right friends (the real ones) are all part of the recipe for a successful rehabilitation ❤️❤️📿📿🙏🙏
I'm grateful that a national news show brought him on to talk about this. Also, I'm grateful that Rickey is so transparent. His strength has been fortified by the blood of Christ. May he and his family continue to be blessed.
Craig was very professional yet sensitive and appropriate. More than anything, I appreciate your honesty and transparency in being out front of the story in a very public way. Kudos for sharing that you, Brandon's mother, and "bonus Dad" had shared goals for Brandon's successful emergence from addiction. He was loved and will be loved. May God comfort you all today, and in every day ahead.
@Edward He is the same color and his light skin neither mitigates nor negates his Blackness. Stop that mess which is divisive and harmful to the Black Community.
@Edward Craig’s Father is a recovering alcoholic. He’s spoken of it and wrote a book about it , he gets it.
Craig is one of the very best. You can see how he allowed Rickey to openly express his feelings about his son. I have a 33 year old son and I can’t even fathom what Mr Smiley is going through.
He WAAASSSS! He got choked up for Rickey. That's love
@Rose Amberzine I don't think it was a diss. I believe it was a shout out, cause we know some of our own aren't as sensitive to the "culture" as they are to the "come up". Some AA journalists can be exploiting.
Parenting is so hard. When we first took my daughter home, layed her in her bassinet, I cried.
Now what?
Where's the handbook? 😆
We're not responsible for our adult children's choices and decisions once they're over 21.
The hardest thing about being a parent is letting go.
It's not fair but that's life. 😥
So sorry for your loss. ❤
Lol @ where's the handbook? Right! My kids are 26 and 15 and I still need one 🙄.
I totally agree. I'm struggling at the moment with my grown adult children and grandchildren. They have a problem of listening. So did I as a young adult but I remembered everything my parents taught me. Thanks for sharing.
Yes. Letting go is incredibly difficult, especially when you’ve been close with them their whole lives. My kids are 22 and 19 now and I have to keep reminding myself that they’re adults.
@Old school ways mines are 21 and 14 and it is HARD PLUS they are totally different so not only am I struggling but I have to work this differently with both
@Old school ways the handbook is the WORD of God but still life has to go on. They gotta learn. Bernie Mac said
My heart is with Rickey, Brandon's mom, bonus father, and the entire family as they press through such a tragedy. Praying for everyone.
You can hear the pain in his voice. This is always very sad to hear and see these terrible losses. 🙏
I love your transparency… my husband passed 17months ago to suicide and I’m raising our two beautiful daughters alone. This takes so much strength…
I have so much respect for you Rickey. God Bless you ❤
I'm so sorry for your loss 💔 May God give you and your girls the strength and courage to get through the hard days and give yous peace when needed 🙏❤️
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I had a addiction for 10 years to opioids I’m glad I was able to see the other side And continue to be sober since 2021. It’s possible and I have a fear of going back there, I will try my hardest not to go back to that dark place for a mirage of happiness in a pill
so happy for you please stay focus and keep up the good work may God guide your journey
Keep pressing forward & praying! You got this. God Bless you.
U are worthy of the best parts of life ❤ Continue to be courageous and show up for you!❤
Congratulations on your sobriety and drug free life now!! Keep fighting. I have a brother that was an addict for over 25 yrs. His daily fight to remain clean and sober is real. So I understand your story. You deserve calm and peace in your life.
God bless you my brother. You are in my prayers.
I’m still in disbelief how similar our situation is 😞 We both had to bury our first born sons Brandon around the same time. Now to hear that they both were struggling with an addiction is so heartbreaking 💔 This is any parent’s worst nightmare. I admire your strength Rickey and will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers 🙏🏽 Please do the same for me!
Most definitely
Just sent a prayer up for you and yours...🙏🙏🙏
Prayers sent for you and all who have went and going through this. 🙏🏾💜
I’m sorry for your loss. May God comfort and strengthen you in days ahead🙏🏽💕
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This brought me to tears all over again. You can’t save your kids from everything. You just can’t. Sending so much love and light to everyone who loved Brandon.
This made me step up my prayer life! When you have adults that’s ALL you have in your Arsenal!
Prayer is the Key, Glory be to God 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Condolences. Going on 3 years now.. we also lost our nephew to an overdose. God comfort the hearts of those who have lost children and siblings.
Sorry for your loss !
Love to you
No matter what people say or do, God is with you and your family. Rickey in a post I shared that addiction was a disease; however most people don't call it that. It is commonly believed that it is a weakness birth out of a
dependent behavior. I believe that pain is a signal that something is wrong. People use different methods of pain relief..Parents can't fix the pain until the patient is ready to receive help. Most of all great interview 👍
Rickey, it takes great courage to speak about this tragedy so fluidly. Drug addiction is a difficult conversation to have as a parent. I know many parents have the conversation but our children think we are clueless about the different struggles they are experiencing in life. If our children/ young adults take the time to notice us, they will learn we are all a product of the experiences we've had in life; good, bad, or neutral. Parents, we are our children's first teachers, they are watching and observing everything we do. Be careful who and what you expose your children to, it could be very harmful.
My prayers are with you and your family. Hold on to your faith through the good and the bad times you are covered by the Blood of Jesus Christ. "I Know it was the Blood"
Yes, the Blood of Jesus will protect you from the fiery darts from the enemy.
Excellent Comment!🙏🏾
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I lost my middle brother to drug addiction and I never realized by opening up and just simply talking about it has helped so many people and has also helped me while grieving. I love God so much and believe me he is awesome ♥️
Amen Danielle & let me just say this as a God fearing parent who has also lost a son. Brandon gave his life to Christ & just as he did so Satan couldn't stand it! Just because we aren't mentioning your name Satan does not mean we does not mean we don't see you. We SEE you very CLEARLY in this situation and the many other lives you have destroyed! God is holding you up Rickey and it is GREAT to witness him doing so. Bless you and your family~
"I'm shocked, not surprised " Rickey thank you for being so open and sharing of your family's tragedy. Praying for continued peace of God's understanding and love 🙏
Ricky said it best "I think the parents are having the conversation the problem is getting the kids to listen to what the parents are saying"!!!! These kids refuse to listen to wisdom 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Sometimes all we can do as parents is our best. I'm sincerely fulfilled with gratitude listening to your story of your sweet angel, Brandon 🙏🏽. My heart felt condolences to you and your family Ricky. May God continue to protect, comfort, heal and strengthen you through this difficult time 🙏🏽.
Blessings to you all 🙏🏽
Exactly
Hang in there Rickey! One thing you did was raise your kids right....that's all we are required to do along with much prayer and supplication on a daily!
You put the "stand up" in comedians. Thanks for your transparency and we pray that it helps someone else who is going through as well. Continue on your journey to healing. God bless you, sir!🙏🏽✝️🕊
So true others would hide it. This is the untold of so many that do not have a platform
Thank you for sharing and raising awareness of drug abuse issues amongst our young people. They aren't listening and we are losing our children in the prime of their lives! I pray people wake up and heed their parents' voices. You and your family are in my continued prayers!
As a mother of 2 grown children and young twin grandboys, this hurts my heart. We can only nurture our children to the best of our own abilities with help from The Most High first of all and sometimes the grandparents but once those children become grown their decisions are their decisions no matter what we say or do. And addictions are a hard thing to overcome. His parents, bonus parents and other extended family are commended for all they tried to do. I continue to pray for Rickey and for their strength and comfort.🙏🏽
So proud of you talking about this during your pain...you have helped someone or family who may have been watching the Today show.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 and for families who are experiencing the same...😔
Yes
🙏 Amen
Rickey,
I don't know if you will ever see this but I just want to say you have my utmost respect and I appreciate u 4 being open and honest with yourself and us about the situations in your life. I like how you got out in front of this from the beginning sharing what u wanted, when and how. I lost my mom back in December and you help me put words to the emotions I was feeling and understand that I was not alone in experiencing the loss of a loved one. May God continue to bless and keep you and give you strength at the exact moment you feel the weakest
Rickey will probably never understand how much he is encouraging others who are facing their own storms. Enjoyed this interview. Continued prayers for you and your family. 🙏🏽💔
So much for Rickey for this interview. I know how private he is and I see he knows that it is the responsibility of our community to try and help each other. I'm sorry that your family had to endure this tragic pain. Prayers for your strength and healing.
You can hear the pain in his voice..My prayers are with Rickey and his family..
Rickey, I can’t imagine how hard this was for you. Through your pain, you have definitely helped someone. Prayers for you!
My friend/brother in Christ…so so very sorry for your loss. As a mother of 3 black men it hurts we we lose them. So proud of you to open up in such a classy way and let us into your personal business that’s none of ours to help us. Be blessed! 🙏🏾
My mom likes to blame herself for how my brother is, because he's almost 40 never worked over a month somewhere, deadbeat father to his kids, drugs, abusive, steals and etc. She has tried to help him and tell him what he needs to do to better himself, but he does what he wants to do.
But I have to remind her that she raised us to do right, work and be responsible. Anything we do good/bad is because we wanted to. Anything bad in our life is primarily due to our own actions.
We know what we're supposed to be doing, so we can't blame her because she did her best so we didn't have to grow up in bad neighborhoods where we would be subjected to bad things like she did
I myself had to learn as a mother of 3 and my oldest (son) is exactly like what you say your brother is like minus the drugs, he’s always blaming me for everything in his life, I raised him to know right from wrong, I put him in his siblings in nice neighborhoods, I took myself out of a bad marriage, because I didn’t want my children to think abuse was ok by my ex husband, I raised them in church they dam near slept on the pews at church I was there so much. I put him & them in sports activities etc., I disciplined when necessary, I talk to him, I went to an insurmountable therapists and school counseling and showed him a good life by bringing positivity into his life and he still blames me for him going to prison because he committed a crime, not taking care of his children in which I personally finance all 3 of his children they want for nothing including the 2 young ladies he have them by I’ve bought 5 cars for them In total and 4 for him, not keeping a job always scheming and plotting to do stupid stuff, abusive to both the babies mommas and all women for that matter including me. I could write a book, but it’s not enough space here to do it, long story short, I decided to not continue to be held hostage to anyone including my kids, family and friends, because it was literally killing me and my spirit 😢 and peace of mind and physical health. I decided to put me 1st as in 50 years old and I’ve been a caregiver and taker of everyone but myself since I was 12 years old, I’m refusing to give up my last years to anyone else but me. It took me until I was 48 years old to get here but it feels good being here. Glory be to GOD!
May God continue to bless you and carry you to greater areas of life away from that nonsense. There are plenty parents, with adult children, who literally get ran to their grave by them, all due to the children’s irresponsibility and the parents bending over backwards too much when their child still won’t give a darn. I am so glad you recognized it . Sometimes you just have to wash your hands and let them either learn that what you tried to do for them as a parent was for their own good, or let them deteriorate on their own and let God handle it.
Beautifully stated Rickey. What courage it took to speak publicly about this! I was well pleased with the sensitivity shown by the interviewer. Prayers continuing to go UP for you, and everyone connected to your family! Praying your strength in THE LORD Rickey.
The power of prayers to relate with the Creator is, priceless. Condolences to you and your Family Rickey Smiley, we love you all. Peace 🙏🏿🙌🏿💝🤵🏿
Rickey, sorry for your loss. I have two people in my immediate family that are currently battling addiction, and have been battling addiction for years. In my own personal experience, I have learned that when a person is battling addiction, there is nothing you can say or do to bring that person out of it. Unfortunately they are battling something that is bigger than you, and a lot of times bigger than them. Understand that it is not their fault, but the addiction has turned them into a different person. Also understand that addiction causes permanent damage to relationships, your body and mind. Most importantly understand that it is not your fault, and that the person is on their own journey in life. The only thing that will get a person out of addiction is if they look themselves in the mirror and say “I’m tired of living like this”. Until then it will be the same. Hope you see this. Much love from Chicago. Peace!
First of all Ricky is always sharppp. He is one of the most dapper men. Secondly, he's always helped others and was devoted to his kids and other kids. I'm glad he used his sorrow and pain to help others. Addiction can plague anyone, race, gender, demographic. This is why it's such a struggle. Don't matter if your rich or poor. I'm sending him and his family prayers🙏🏽 Craig always gives the best interviews. You can tell he cares💜
Go watch Nubreed On U tube about this unwholly man
I've been watching all of your updates and videos since the death of your son. It took this one to make me lose it. I don't know why, but thank you God! Thank you God for his grace and mercy! Thank him in the best of times and thank him in the worst of times! Thank you for waking us up and for giving us the strength to face another day -- whatever it brings. You documenting your rollercoaster of grief and sorrow is helping others. I lost my father in 2016 and I still have moments where I want to crawl off and hide. But to hear you mention some of the dumb comments people say, the odd feelings you feel, the moments when you feel happy and then burst into tears the next, it just makes me know I'm not crazy and that I'm not alone in my feelings. May God continue to walk this journey along with you!
Who,ever you are your words were beautiful
Wow, listening to this I'm almost in tears because Rickey is almost in tears and I can hear the tears and cry with shakiness in his voice. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 if anyone follows Rickey and his family show knew there were some struggles. I'm praying for the family and keeping good thoughts for them all. Dear Brandon doesn't have to live in pain and discomfort. He is free from the struggle of living in turmoil. The weight of troubles in his mind and heart is gone. Brandon fly high 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ you are free and loved by the Most High🕊️🕊️🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊️🕊️🙏🏽🙏🏽
So you are saying HE'S IN HEAVEN with Jesus???
Jesus knows that only
The heavy sigh before Rickey answered the how are YOU doing question. I felt that 💔💔💔🙏
My heart is so full for the strength, wisdom, and unwavering faith that this brother has been willing to share with us in the midst of unspeakable pain.
Proud of you, Mr. Smiley, for standing up and speaking out to the world on this issue, that is, and has taken so many lives. I'm still praying for you and your family.
Thank you for being transparent Ricky. I know that you as not only a human being but your dad did everything that you could to bring your son back around and to not let his anxieties get the better of him at this point. I’m glad he left a young lady legacy for him too, so into for the good that he had me on this earth.
Sending prayers and strength to Ricky Smiley. May your son rest in peace.
My 20 year old says all the time "Once we reach a certain age, Its all about the choices we make..."
Condolences to the family & friends! May God keep you wrapped in his love and comfort.
I know this probably was hard for Ricky to keep it together talking about his son. Thank you for sharing with us as this is still very hard to adjust life without your baby. Prayers up🙏🏽😔
What a beautiful testimony! Thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry that drugs is the cause of his death. And it's always, Mr. Smiley, thank you for being a difference.
So sad!!! I just hate seeing the life of a young person taken away, due to drugs! It’s got to be hard as a parent, to deal with that!
🕊Rickey, without knowing why Brandon passed our hearts & payers went to you & your family. My heart is even more overwhelmed because there are so many of us parents who are trying to move through the same situation without loosing or children 💔 Thank you for being an example of how to PRESS onward.
Rickey, you have been awesome during this time. I’m glad you took your time in telling the public what happened to your son. Sounds like Brandon was trying to stop the drugs, hence he got baptized again. His use of drugs is unfortunately not unusual. A lot of people truly love, worship & serve the Lord, yet the drugs calling them win. It’s the world, not you or Brandon’s mom to blame. We are watching your faith carry you, and it’s a beautiful testimony of Gods faithfulness. Still praying 🙏🏽
Praying for you Ricky 🙏🏽🤍 You’re definitely speaking the truth!! Kids please listen to your parents 🤞🏽
Love you Rickey
So proud of your transparency, your willingness to help someone else even during your own grief, your example of fatherhood, your courage, your strength, and your faith. Continuing to pray for you and your family 🙏🏽💔
Man, man, man. This interviewer is SUCH a man. He FELT Rickey. I bet he held him afterwards. I'm so grateful for the love Rickey is receiving.
That’s why he is my favorite comedian. You have used your pain to help others. We are praying for you! Your lives help your fans as well.
Thank you Rickey for being so forthcoming, you saved lives with this segment.
Ricky you are one strong black man. That Anit nothing but GOD!! 🙏🏽May God continue to bless you and your family, especially Brandon’s mom.
"...I JUST THANK GOD FOR HIS STRENGTH AND HIS MERCY..."❤️
I’m so sorry Rickey I know that hurts, something has to be done about these pills.
Your transparency will help others, Rickey. God bless you,deepest condolences 🙏🏽.
U can see his pain, but at the same time his strength and courage to try his best to move on. I respect Rickey alot
Ricky, you are just an outstanding man and father! You have strength behind measure. Your openness and truth have set so many people free. Brandon is in peace and proud of what you've done for others. My God. I love you ❤️
Looking Good Sir! Peace to you-I wanna hug this man!
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family.
It takes great courage to open up about your child's loss. But know it may save someone else's life. Keeping you and your entire family in my prayers. We love you Ricky!!
1st Ricky, I would like to say thank you so much for sharing your truth and your journey with us through the pain of losing your son! I truly understand what you are feeling, Ricky. I lost my son 3 years ago, and it still feels like the day that I got that call saying he wasn't here anymore!💔😭 I felt like I would lose my mind, but I am still here by the grace of God! No one understands what it feels like to lose a child or could speak on it unless they have lost a child! Ricky, you are helping so many people by sharing your journey with us! You are really helping me a whole lot!!!! God got you, Rickey, and he's gonna bring you through this and your family! Keep on being the strong person that you are. And know that you are truly loved by so many people! Ricky, you are one of my newest heroes! Sending you and your family love ❤and a big hug!🫂
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Thank You Rickey we know this wasn’t easy keeping you lifted in prayer ❤ this will save lives❤️
I am so sorry for your loss and I will continue to lift you in prayer. I am a part of the Mt Zion Nashville family. GOD GOT YOU.
God bless you, Rickey. So very sorry. Praise God for the peace that God has bestowed upon you.
God bless you Rickey. Im praying for you and the family🙏🙏
Rickey your the best for always keeping it real. My condolences to you and the entire family. Hallelujah God is always good! I thank my Lord everyday, every minute for taking care of me, my son and my family. Never give up. God works in mysterious ways..
It takes courage to speak on this so soon. Many families are dealing with loved ones who are on the same path. Blessings 🙏 🙏
Thank you for speaking on this Rickey. My grandkids' uncle passed away last week at age 27 from pill overdose. My condolences to you and your family.
Wow! 18 I respect Ricky's honesty. Strong
I'm glad he spoke on this. Drug abuse is real and today these drugs are laced with so many others things we don't know like fentanyl which seems like what Brandon got a hold of unfortunately.
Yes unfortunately it is soo common these days. I had never heard of it until 3 years ago
My brother overdosed on fentanyl.
Laced or not, drugs can and WILL kill you if you gamble. You know that before you start…it’s a CHOICE and that first CHOICE can be the end all or will cause turmoil for you and your loved ones until the end of time!
THIS!!!!
@@fionnagrey2425 mine too😭 2yrs ago, my only brother…Thanksgiving Morning.
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Your bravery and transparency is top tier. So proud of you… love you Ricky!! You and your family are continually in my thoughts and prayers!! 🧡🫶🏾
So sorry,
Recently my mother died... You can never imagine if you haven't gone through such.
Amen Rickey thank you for honoring our Lord and Savior publicly..Many blessings come to those who honor him publicly ..I am still 🙏 for your family your son was so handsome just like his Dad …☺️🙏💯
Rickey, it was a very moving and kind tribute to Brandon in the interview today. Drug and alcohol addiction disease is so cruel to the person, the family, and the community. It is such a complicated disease.
I will always remember Brandon from your reality show as the fun, sensitive older brother to his siblings who adore him. We love Brandon's spirit and him. His spirit and kindness are what are enduring. This is what I think about when I think of Brandon.
I’m so sorry for your loss Rickey. There are no words for what you and your family are going through. I liked Brandon and always routed for him on your reality show. Also you look so nice in this interview.
Ricky, you are a wonderful human being. You are strong. I've never lost a child but I lost my mom. I live here in Montgomery, AL. The hardest part of losing my mom was, we didn't see it coming so soon. But the last days spent with her, I got that time with her that I needed. God is an awesome, amazing and loving God. Take care, pray, cry when you need to, and lean and depend on God, for your answers. Sending constant prayers up for you and your family, and the people of this world who are hurting one way or the other. Amen!
Our hearts goes to you all, I had 2 cancers from prostate to blood cancer, the pills got it going for 2 yrs I been there got to get over that I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER WITH ALL THE DRUGS THEY GIVE YOU, AFTER 2 MONTHS FREE, YOU DONT HAVE THAT NEED, BACK IN THE WE DID LIKE anything in a PILL FORM, WE PLay until the PAIN IS GONE, ITS EVERYWHERE I LOST 5 FREINDS IN LESS THAN A YEAR, ITS SAD, KIDS DIEING BEFORE THE PARENTS, THATS SAD, WE PRAY FOR THE WORLD,
Your right Rickey 👌 I be on mine all the time as a single mom 💯 Been down that crack road and 16 years clean and did it by myself 👍 You look very nice my love with the little bit of weight you put on 😘 Have a great rest of your day 🙏
Rickey thank you for being transparent about your son because you didn’t have to share. This is why we as your fans love you because you’re real. Please don’t stop being you. Keeping you and your family in prayer always 🙏🏾❤
He did have to share.
Unfortunately, people don’t have the same values and someone would have told or sold it.
Sadly, it’s where we are now!
Thank you Rickey. I talk to my daughter every time we talk about rehab, she's not ready. All I can do is pray for her
Thank you for sharing his story. No one wants it to be their child, but it's a harsh reality. Nothing you say or do can change their minds. Prayers to you and your family
I was watching on NBC live, nice interview and it was genuine conversation and words spoken from the heart , although saddening, I respect your honesty about Brandon’s cause of death. May God continue to comfort you and family through this most painful and difficult time ❤️🙏🏽
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I am praying for you daily. There is no pain like losing a child. I lost my son who got sick and passed away in 2020. I still grieve for him. God and only God will get you through this hurt and pain. Praying for you and family..
Rickey is a good Father and great grandfather he really loves his children ❤🙏🏾
They even have a song talking about popping Perks.
Probably was Fentanyl laced & they will find his dealer.
@@famousnobody7574 my oldest 26 years old son pops this shit like there's no tomorrow and I hope I don't get the call.
My heart goes out to you and all of y'all who knew Brandon and loved him. God bless his soul
Mr Smily, I remember when you went public on Facebook, my heart went out to you with tears. God had his hand on, you were on auto polite I remember when I lost my brother the shock.Gods grace was guiding you all the way. You're such a down to earth man. Continued prayers to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story. I love you and love listening to your channel.
Peace and blessings
Look at this strong man. He is ministering to others. God is working through you. God Bless you and your family.
You and your family are in my thoughts. I will continue to lift you all up in 🙏🏾
We love you Rickey. Your strength is so inspiring to us all. I pray for you and your family constantly. Blessings and love to you all!
I'm sorry 😔 for your loss Mr. Smiley. May your son be at peace 🙏
My thoughts and Prayers go out to Mr. Smiley and his family.
I am so glad that he is opening up about the death of his son this is a part of healing for him and his story may help someone else. I pray God covers him and his family.
God bless you, Rickey Smiley! 🙏🏾
Love you Brother Rickey. So sorry for your loss. Great courage to give your testimony…..giving honor and Praise to God throughout! He is AWESOME! May He continue to bless and keep you all!
Wow!! In your tragedy, You have ministered to millions during this morning show!! Praying for your continued strength!!!
This man is the realist man not perfect man...
But the realist man, he addresses family issues that most families try to hide or sweep under the rug...
This man cares about humanity he do have tell his personal story to anyone...
But he does this what makes love and respected by so many people...
May the LORD bless you Rickey and keep strong in your lifetime....
All the respect to you Rickey 👑 You have no idea how much this interview will help so many parents that feel guilty or feel like a bad parent because of the bad choices their children made!! You are truly amazing & I have nothing but love & respect for you 🥰🙏🏽 You are truly inspiring & courageous! I felt every last word you said! I am sending this video to a few of my clients that struggle with blaming themselves for their children’s choices after doing all they could do!! Thank you for being you! I stop beating myself up for my son’s actions a long time ago & I stand firm on letting go, letting God, & holding them accountable.. What stands out the most is when you said you are shocked, but not surprised… I just said the same thing to my younger children about my oldest son.. God bless you & your family Rickey 💙 We love you here in Dallas.. Always have, Always will 💪🏽 #Salute