The Problem With Being A Blessing 

Rickey you spoke a Word here.!!! I have a 23 year old Son and a 30 year old Daughter. I'am a Single Parent and I did everything for them. When they were young I made sure they had everything they wanted. I was there for every School Play they were in, and every Sports game they played. I bought them everything they wanted. It was like Christmas here all year long !!! I took them places like Zoos and Museums at least twice a Month. Now that they are grown I don't hear from them unless they want something.!!! I'am 62 years old and they don't even check on me on a regular basis to see if I'am still alive.!!! It's a hurtful feeling. Sometimes I just sit and cry about it !!!😪

I have 3 sons that don't have anything to do with me..I broke my back, sacrificed everything to make sure they were straight and their kids were straight...I have been cursed and clowned and talked about like a dog to whoever would listen...they even stopped my grandchildren from talking to me.. I prayed and I cried.. But I had my last cry, wished them well and peaced them out and started living for me.✌🏾

I'm learning that being "alone" is NOT a bad thing. I thank God for a spirit of discernment.

It's really hurtful, but a blessing in disguise. I just love them from afar and keep the bank closed.

Wow this HIT HOME and I can relate.. worked my heart and soul to raise 1 girl 2 boys put through college MADE SURE they had a good life went through cancer treatment THEY RAN...The worst feeling in my life. Now my oldest has sickness & cancer, screaming for MAMA... I pray they ALL DO WELL... But I HAD TO GIVE THEM KIDS BACK TO GOD.. Matthew 10 speaks..Stay prayed up...WE DID OUR BEST!

You speaking total TRUTH. Hell, it ain't just the kids, it be grown folk/friends too.

It's very sad reading these comments I can say this my 24 year old son calls me everyday when he's not at home with me he helps me walk when my back is out he makes me sit down when my knee is hurting he goes with me to my appointments and last Saturday he picked me up I've been at his house going on two weeks he doesn't want me to be at home by myself I'm so thankful that he cares about me I wish you all children cared about you all I pray for everyone going through these things

I literally cried last night at how my 2 oldest children act like I don't even exist!! When I think of them all I feel is hurt and pain! I call and my calls don't get returned! I text and my texts get no replies! I raised 3 kids but every day I feel like I have only 1 child! My youngest child is the only one that shows me love! I thank God for him! During my darkest days dealing with Depression n thoughts of suicide, I think about my youngest and that's who and what keeps me going! Rickey you have preached nothing but the truth!!!!!

I’m a daddy’s girl to my core and this whole conversation made me pick up the phone and call him today. This reminded me of my roots and all the words my parents used to tell me. I called a few aunts and uncles today too just to tell them I love them because I know better than to let this much time pass without speaking. ♥️ thank you for this Uncle Rick!

I've learned the less you do the more they love. The more you do the less they care about you!!

Only mature individuals can relate and respect this conversation Rickey..🎤🔥👏🏽🎯

We are going to pray daily Grayson turns out to be a great young/man that will do positive things in life and live by what his village has taught him. I believe he will. God keep Grayson under your wings. 🙏

Absolutely!!! God had to teach me that my return blessings come back from him. Usually the people we help, will not be the ones to show gratitude. Hence; It's the very reason why we are in a position to give and they are the beggers. Not only kids... everyone...especially family.. and it HURTS...

Man do we need more talks like this…you could’ve went on and on. Families don’t have that kind of respect like back in the days with how our grandparents and great grandparents raised the households and neighbors. It was so good to hear you mirror some of things we used to be told from them. They didn’t play when it came to respect, honesty, loyalty, etc. Your words stands so true and I’m sure it designated to so many today 🙏🏽. Thank you and keep bringing these conversations to light. It really does the heart good ❤

I agree 100%. My husband and I have been married 31 yrs w/ 2 adults ages 31 and 28. I see how our children treat their dad. It's really sad, but let them need something (especially financially) their dad is right there. I had to finally check our kids and tell my husband to stop helping them soo much. Let them figure it out, they'll be okay.

OMG!!! I'm going through this right now. I literally saved one child's life and her mom has nothing good to say about me (all of a sudden), NOTHING, NOTHING good to say. But as long as I was supporting her and her kids, everything was fine. Hindsight is 20/20. Now that they're grown.....well, Rickey said it. And the parents don't try to encourage them to look back at your ass. The more you do for them, the more they hate on you because you're in the position to do so. And, the more you do for them, the more they loose respect for you.

Mr. Ricky, this should be a TED talk because it's needed for so many, RIGHT ON 😘

RICKEY I TELL YOU, YOU PREACH THE TRUTH EVERY TIME REGARDING OUR CHILDREN AND HOW THEY BECOME SELFISH ADULTS! PLEASE KEEP MAKING THESE VIDEOS FOR US GOOD A.. PARENTS WE NEED THIS MOTIVATION

Story of my life!! And this is why I don't have transactional relationships with ANYONE..

Man I would love to have someone with as much sense as you around me.

I'm going through this right now! As a single Father. Man it's hard, but you are absolutely right Rickey.

Hopefully someone will come into your life that will appreciate you and show you the Love that you deserve ❤❤❤

Rickey! Single Mama's go through this too! Not just fathers, even tho I know men do not get enough credit for what they do. But you can do literally EVERYTHING for your child, and once my son hit 16 he forgot who I was, doesnt even ask how im doing, doesn't want to speak, doesn't say thank you, no appreciation. Like you said, its like you did something to them! I hope one day his mind changes when he's in his 20s and out of puberty or whatever, but it's hard to look forward to. Til this day, even tho my father didnt raise me, I call my dad often just to show appreciation for the man that helped create me. I moved my mama in my house after I moved to a safer city and bigger home, just to show appreciation for the woman that raise me all my life, so I really don't understand these kids. Everything i did in college was to come back and help my family, even if they never fully supported me, some of it is not even deserved but I feel like as the "child" , that is my duty. So I just don't understand why teens and young adults these days don't reciprocate the love for the people that help raise and support them. I often think about the kids who don't have parents that dont have anything or any support and wonder if they would accept me more than my own son.. it's just sad. I'm gonna hope for the best tho. He's still young and maybe has time to alter his thinking but it does hurt..and I do feel so very much for the parents, grandparents, caregivers that have sacrificed so much for their adult children 😰I wish I could hug you all for real. I couldn't even imagine.

Yes Ricky! I see through people so much to the point I am not liked by many. I can't fake the funk. If your energy bad, you will be overlooked...without hesitation. Setting boundaries has cost me friendships I've had for over 15 years. I cried at first...then I remembered...When God is bringing you closer to your blessings and breakthroughs, unhealthy folk tend to fall by the waistline. They are NOT meant to reap the rewards and prosperity given unto me in my life!

THANK YOU FOR SPEAKING THE TRUTH MY BROTHER..🙌

Rickey after I divorced my husband I made our son's call and visit him . Didn't matter if he called or visited them, I made sure they kept a relationship with their Dad. Because, even though we were divorced he was still just as important, and they needed him as much or more than they needed me. You're an awesome individual. You never have to say you were raised right it shows in the way you treat and respect folk. My parents were from Mississippi, I was born in new Orleans, they were strict, but loving and after becoming an adult I took care of my Mama, actually was holding her hand when she transitioned, still hard. We took care of my Dad as well. I took care of my ex husband after his cancer diagnosis. I never forgot how I was raised or who and whose I am, bless you always MIRACLES PEACE FAITH AND BLESSINGS 🙏🏾✝️🙏🏾

Rickey no matter what they choose to do in life, as long as we know we did our best, and raised them right. We are to remain prayed up, for them and us! 🙏🏽 💛

Rickey, you spoke a lot of truths in this video and thanks for sharing your story. I can relate to everything you stated instead of speaking from a “father’s perspective”. One statement I can honestly relate to is “the reality that people are not going to treat us how we would treat them”. I have been heartbroken and mistreated for the past fours years from FAMILY!!! I never thought I would experience what I did from my “BLOOD”,‘ people I trusted, people I loved, people I always respected, people I was loyal to…they hurt me to my core! So, I learned the hard way to stop expecting people to treat me how I treat them…💔

You are so right. My kids only care when it benefits them.

It’s the real love in the 6 wings and fries and the relationship with Uncle Herbert for me. That’s so sweet! I’m loyal too 👍🏾 and it does hurt to be the only one that’s loyal. And you’re right about everything you say, I totally agree with you! 💯

I have a phrase: "when they don't need you, they don't need you". Thanks for this video, Rickey. This really resonated with me. I've decided to pray for and love these type people from a distance!

👍👍 Omg, I totally understand what our saying. I now have 2 grown daughters, I am raising my oldest daughter's daughter for over 7 yrs now and I was and am a single parent and I took care of my kids and gave them my last dime to make sure they had all their needs and wants. My oldest daughter to this day at 31 yrs on and her 3 other kids later has nerve to say I never do nothing for her. She don't understand taking care of her child, my grandchild is doing something for her everyday. No appreciation at all. My granddaughter is now 12 and she smelling herself right now so the struggle is real raising her in this world today. I just pray she will be better cuz she does know better about respecting the one taking care of her. Sometimes not being bothered with family is my peace.

Lord have mercy! This is so true! My mom's friend whom had died from cancer a few years back did everything for her daughter. Her daughter did what she wanted to do especially as she got older, had a son, and was not appreciative of her mother. The son was raised by my moms friend up until her passing. The daughter now is in her late 40s now, turned into a man, and her aunt has been the caretaker of her son. I tell the aunt all the time to just pray for her and give her to God for real. 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽

This is one thing that I tell people all the time I felt my ex husbands pain when he felt like my kids didn't"t treat him like they treat me. I told both of my kids treat your Dad like you treat me. It's been years now and they treat him for birthdays and father"s like a king.

You are right! Been married for 17 years and when I got sick and still am 4 years ago, my husband jumped in with everything without complaining. I know it hurts him just as much as me and I appreciate him so much. When people men shame or dad shame, I can’t get down with that. I don’t know any dead beat dads.

This video was dead on. I’m going through this exact same thing and to be honest, it hurts. Thanks for being a vessel for the Lord because this message was for me. I literally repeated “that’s crazy” about his same subject matter, in complete disbelief that someone you have made major sacrifices for could discard you like a bag of trash-unbelievable! Thanks for speaking out loud what everyone is thinking. I’m definitely sharing this with my ungrateful ass adulting only child. That’s crazy!

Tell the truth Rickey, My discernment is on point also, That is why I do not mess with most people, It looks like the more you do, The less they care, I think sometimes good people do way too much, My children do not check on me at all, I do not worry about it, Because I know that the Bible tells me that God loves me, That is all that matters to me, Love You Rickey

The ones you love the most,are the same ones who hurt you the most. Keep letting God use you.Keep being a blessing to others.Thank you Rickey Smiley!

The key word is 'Respect'. This is so good. Don't forget those whom the Lord has placed in your life. A phone call, text message, email, or something means alot.

Mr. Ricky, You are so right. I wonder is it this new generation. Even though we raise these kids the way we were raised, when they get older they don’t have the same respect, compassion, or loyalty we had for our elders. It’s insane. I did everything for my nephew and he has a birthday coming up he’ll be 32. He has nothing to do with me or his mother. I can count the times on one hand that he has called me. We raised him in complete love no abuse. I cried about this for years. Now I just gave him to God.

In general, having a good heart for others gets us used and underapreciated. We do it cause we love n care about the people we're willing to help, but doesn't take long to see that actions of those people can in alot of ways show a lack of appreciation for what we do for em. They're words might say thanks and may truly be thankful for the help, but they can't even do the smallest favor for us when we need it. Even if it's just taking out the trash and doing the dishes. Everyone just wants to take whatever is given, and not return the favor with simple acts of respect and then wanna act like your an asshole when you gotta get on em for not pulling their own weight. Makes it worse when your dating a chick who's got kids from a previous marriage that aren't biological yours so it's way out of line to whoop em like you would if they was your own kids. Im long out of that relationship now, and have learned my lesson lol, but yea that shit gers irritating af when your taking care of kids that aren't even yours and treating em as if their yours but not one of em wanna show any real respect and appreciation for it

It’s that way with my father and my brothers. They only call him when they need something. As for me, my father would try to be in my life. In fact, I am loyal to my dad and never turned my back on him. My mother never talked bad about my father but my grandmother did. My mom wanted me and my sister to see how our dads was ourselves as adults. But I do remember my dad trying to pick me up to take me places as a little girl. When I was raised by my mother‘s mother, she would tell him she ain’t going nowhere with you. The only time he could see me is when I’m at my other grandma’s house which is his mom. That’s when he could take me places and my grandmother would allow it. I even called just to chat and shoot the breeze with my dad, and my stepmother who I love dearly. Not because she sends me money through cash app, I love her because she loves my father’s kids, and she loves my father. in fact when my mother was dying of cancer, she told my step mother to look after me if she ever dies. Well, my stepmother is doing just that. Thanks for expressing yourself and sharing this video with all of us fans of yours. Love you rickey.

Rickey, it's not only fathers/men that get that treatment. Mothers/aunties get the same from sons, daughters, nieces and nephews too. But I needed to hear your message to keep my heart soft. And you're right, it has to be in them - mine grew up hearing me tell them ALL the time "Let you ATTITUDE be your GRATITUDE"

Man I've been going through some shit with my son. And I stumbled upon this fate. But it spoke to my soul. Thanks Rickey.

Sometimes people do not appreciate or acknowledge the love & positive things others have done. It’s unfortunate & it’s human nature. Appreciation is great when it happens.

To whom much is given, much is required 🙏🏾

I have been a blessing to alot of people Rickey that other people don't know about . God sees it all!🙌

This is truly gospel. I was that kid many years ago to an uncle of mine and when I realized how wrong I was I tried reaching out to him, but learned he died from AIDS. I never got to say thank you.

This is so good I was brought up to definitely call all my aunts uncles and grandparents etc respect and check on your elders 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥

🥰 love you Rickey!!!! You hit this on the nail 💜💫💯

I love THIS!!! It made me do a self check!!! I have dealt with the disrespect and those that don't acknowledge me after I have been a blessing to their lives and lived with me, ate my food and ran up my water bill!!! 🤦🏽‍♀️ But GOD!!! He is the one that don't allow me to be bitter and gives me peace. Thank you for sharing, I needed to hear this.

It IS a real conversation because I understand it. I've enjoyed my grand daughter over all these years. She's now 13 and I'm still blessed to be enjoying her. It's a little different. But I'm trying to prepare myself for whatever may come. I'm a praying mother and grandmother so it will be well with my soul.

Been raising my daughter's son since birth and I have made up my mind, in 2 more years I'm sending him off to college and the rest of my life will be husband & wife time and that's it. Thank GOD, he's a good child, never had any issues with him at all (I don't play that); if you raise them right and check out the friendships they keep, it shoud be alright when it comes to behaviour. Now, I'll still take the Grandkids to differant places for vacation time but, upon return they got's to go. Generational Courses nornally will have everybody locked down raising somebodies elses children while the so called daddy out there making more babies by other women. Ladies, do your due dilligence before you have a baby by someone, some of these joker's can't take care of themselves and if you do or have, don't have 2, 3, more by him when he didn't take care of the first one.

❤️‍🔥🙏❤️‍🔥 Do your best no matter what and Christ will do the rest 🫶🏾 what comes from the heart reaches the heart ❤🙏❤

Rickey thank you for all that you do and have done for people. I appreciate your real talk. I parent a lot like you. Parents are so busy trying to give kids everything they want and being their friends that they end up being used. I'm thankful my son was taught some the lessons you taught your kids and other children. These kids don't sit with the elders and learn the life lessons we have to share on life, marriage, God, relationships. They want to text and call and not sacrifice their time to actually come visit you because "they" have things to do. We have lost our village connection. We have to correct and check these kids. Parents are and have been sacrificing and they don't appreciate it.

This was pure gold and had me in tears of sadness! ALL FACTS. All I want is acknowledgement.

Real talk Ricky.. appreciate this.. Feels like therapy to me.. it's Veterans Day and I got in the military to take care of Both my children When they were about 7 years Of age and now that they're grown ..one of them won't have nothing to do with me cause his wife don't like me And he allowed a person in our family that is a known liar and drama starter to get in his head when she lied about me and my other grown child used to call every now and then either to ask how I'm doing, vent about a problem or ask for money and now she won't even do that much and only texts sporadically .. S*** hurts for real Ricky ... I was not raised with a father or a stable mother And had to separate from my brother when I was 6 seeing him rarely after that And found out as an adult that I had a sister that was a year older than me that grew up in the same town as I did and nobody told me about her; however I chose to raise my children Myself and keep both of them together.. My only goals for them was that they graduate high school, didn't end up in jail or getting pregnant or feel like they were forced to get married like I was at 16 But I know that they will be OK and things will eventually be reconciled.. I'm just satisfied that they are alive, healthy and working even if they treat me some kind of way 💯

Hi Rickey, it breaks my heart to hear your pain. Regarding your grandson, please speak hope, respect, grattitude, love and of the beauty he brings to your life. Continue, as most selfless parents do, to pray for his character while raising him with the genuine love ,care consideration and respect that you were. The enemy is real and the fear you harbor in your heart and speak, he will get to work on manifesting it. You and yours are on my heart and in my prayers. Remember Jesus never said this life would be easy yet was and is our BLESSING. He's blessed you to be a blessing and you know that. You are impacting more people than you know, I dont know you and already appreciate your heart. Many more blessings to you!

Rickey, I’m a single mother, raised my daughter alone, she moved to Europe, haven heard from her going on three years. Yes! I know exactly what you are speaking about. When my elders were living, I was there for them too. This generation not the same.

This has helped me today. As far as your grandson is concerned start praying for him now and plead the blood of Jesus over him. He will be just fine.

Bruh you’re so right. After me and my daughter’s separated I did my best to be present in her life but her mother made it difficult for me. My daughter is grown and graduated from Georgia Tech . She was a cheerleader and I went to some games to support her. All my daughters life I always made sure she was aware of me being in her life. At this point her mother just stop speaking to me at all. And my daughter has chosen to do the same. And Que she’s my only child. If I don’t call her she’s not going to call me unless something mayor happens. Thanks for the uplift. It is what it is……

Ur a Empath high sensitive person can always see through the fakeness lies deception... especially when you've experienced a raw deal with a few karmics meaning not on the winning team of God... don't change for nobody Rickey keep being urself God got U peace blessings prosperity Love and light!!!!!!!!!!

This was so sad to read. But a sad truth. I don't have kids but I hear this over and over. Selfish as heck. But what goes around comes around. My mom was sick and Dad. I ran to their sides. It was a blessing to be their daughter. Give love and let go. Try to go take care of yourself because people don't give a care!!! So sad. Sending love to Rickey and everyone. Have a beautiful Thanksgiving! 🦃

We should take the children to Volunteer more. Let them see how hard some children have it... take them to the children's hospital, the homes shelters, the domestic violence shelters, let them help refugees who just arrive off the boat & need food & clothing... service helps to teach Empathy, and consideration for others... and always teach kindness... then we Pray🙏

This is beautiful. Thank you for reminding me of how I would call my Uncle Joe Lee. I made him proud of me.

It’s a “new breed “ 😢of Children

❤❤This was a great video Rickey! I know how much you care and love on people. You give straight from your heart ❤️ It does hurt me to know that all you've done and the care you've given... and you end up being hurt. 😢 Some people take real advantage of kindness.. you are such a good person Rickey.. always know that. I have great respect for you and appreciate you so much. Remember this.. God loves you and He knows your heart ❤️ Thank you for sharing this.. even though it brought tears to my eyes 😢 because you don't deserve to be treated like you've been. With much love .❤🙏🏻🙏🏻

I tell my children all of the time it takes all kinds to make the world go round. Like my dear Mother use to say keep living you will get old one day. The BIBLE said train up a child in the way that they should go that when they are older they will not depart from it.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Amen 🙏

My 3 are young adults, 20, 22, 24. Growing up I noticed many people my age dealing with their loved ones just like this. I figured, it would take more than love and exposure, it would take prayer. I prayed for each of my kids while they were in the womb that they would be humble, thoughtful and a joy to be around. At each stage of their life, they’ve all been all those things. My expectations are not what I don’t want them to be or act but that they live life the best they can no matter where they are. This has been our , my husband of 27 years, game plan together. Prayers of what you want starts early and often.

I am a mother & I feel you completely RS ♥️

You did all these things for others and you did it in Love. You are blessed and you may not see your blessings now but you will see it later.. I promise God will show you. Just wait and see.

This is sooo true Rickey! I am going through this right now with my own children. I never would have thought or foreseen a time that any of my children would not be speaking to me 😞

Rickey you are speaking facts 💯You are absolutely correct and it doesn’t matter if you are a dad, grandfather or father! Everything you mentioned I’ve done for my own and my nephew except college tuition payments but my very own kids…after seeing me hustle to be able to afford them the abilities that I didn’t have, to now feel as if I did nothing, to sacrifice myself for them and to be treated as if I’m the worst person ever! I’m learning how to navigate beyond it as well as my son now can’t get his self together enough to get his own place again, walking around like he’s entitled 🙄yet instill their dad wasn’t able to provide for them as much but since their family is huge, they are cousins, aunts and uncles are so close they are best friends as well, which I totally love about that family. In turn they turned my kids against me because issues arise that stopped my nuptials over 30yrs ago but yet instill they seemed to not have gotten over it 🙄mind you their dad has been married for the past 20 plus yrs🤨since being blessed to provide for them more even married but he’s the most favored and I’ll leave it as that 🤨Now I learning solely focus on myself which has taken me a minute since being a young parent at 18/19yrs old my whole young adult life has never been about myself but about my children!! Thanks Rickey you are Always on point and I don’t need to write a book 📖 in your comments 😂😂

I have thought a lot about this post since seeing it yesterday. I get it. I am on your side. My kids are 34 and 36. I have been hurt by mine too. I gave up everything for my kids. My career. But I wanted to. My choice. No regrets. But… I feel left out at times. I feel like I have too. All I pray for is they will come back. My DTR Is so independent. I taught her that tho. I am too. But. She was trained. Both of mine were. Respect. Manners. Consideration. Sincere. The whole package. She calls me. Sometimes. Son. Different story. He protects me. Checks on me. I have always been strong. My Dtr too. Things change. I am older. I just hope they all come back to us. Be more present in our life. She thinks she is. But I feel it differently. My heart breaks. I know yours does too. Let’s just keep eating about this. Bx I feel u. 😢😮😊

Dam This Touched My Soul💯💯 Anit to many Good Genuine people's left❗️❗️

Although everybody's story is different... This was good food for the soul. I would be super close to my Father... He taught me how to fish and also did my hair and many other things. My life would be different if he would have lived... 💯 That's okay... I'm going to keep running through these obstacles and keep learning/improving in life as well as relationships that are meant to be part of my journey. Appreciate you sharing Rickey... I'm sure this was a word meant for many. Even if the absence/silence is unintentional due to traumatic experiences in life. Hopefully it's a push/start to change or begin again. Appreciate your time and energy. 💞☝️🙏🤗😇Love you!

This message needs to be shared to this new generation.

Amen amen I'm going thru this with my daughter right now! Thank you jesus thank you Ricky 🙏🙏🙏 for all of us to learn how to love each other better 💕

Thanks Rickey. It was a long ass video BUT I could listen to YOU all day long! And as usual YOU’RE RIGHT about everything you just said. Where’s the loyalty? Smdh💕

This was sad to hear!! I check on my mom all the time!! Always did and always will! ❤🙏

Ricky this’s so relatable to me and I tell you I have cried and asked why. I been a 24-7 mom but I get told off if I need something done. The thing about it’s I’m not fully able to do everything like I used to. I hope whoever needs to hear this will wake up and realize they need to make changes.

You said a "mouth-full" I am healed and free from your TESTIMONY. Thank you Rickey

Being a Blessing is Never a problem because where you sow may not be where you reap. I really wish we would have more direct conversations with the people in our lives about what we wanted instead of being upset about not getting what we never asked for but expected. ❤️

Your speaking nothing but the truth God bless you ❤️

It's just nice to know that you're appreciated and thought of

Rickey I totally agree with you. Sometimes after all you’ve done and sacrifices you made, they soon forget as a teenager/adult.

You're speaking FACTS! It's a thankless job!

My Lord Rickey this is my life…I have raised daughter and many other children that are adults…… it hurts that most of them don’t give a f$&! about whether I live or die… the relationship with my daughter is on / off…we need a whole show based on this topic…. Thanks for sharing… you always keep it real💕💕

Rickey, I felt this in my soul. I'm going through this now with my grandchildren

Rickey, I love when you keep it REAL. This type of stuff goes on all the time then people think you mean when you set boundaries. SMH 💯

What you said Rickey!! Not just Dad's, but Mom's too! I raised my children, as well as had custody of my sister's children, only hear from them if they need something!!! Only get ad knowledgement from one on Mother's Day.

I NEEDED this message! Thank you Rickey for bringing this to the forefront!

What you fear the most you magnify

I absolutely feel you‼️💯💪🏽 I’m a woman but from my perspective it happens to the best of us. You’re exactly right!! I’ve been watching you since you were at the radio station with Buckwild and Africa. I was in Tuscaloosa during this time and I know that you are a good man. God will continue to bless you. Stay hopeful and pray

My mother was just like an ungrateful teenager. Never showed appreciation. She's gone and is not missed! Ask the world of you.

This is so sad but true. I'm learning to bless them & move on. 🙏. Straight facts 💯💯💯💯

Sup Rickey man much love to you my brother

This is needed such a time as this. I feel the same way. I’ve love everyone but I don’t get it back in return 😢. We just have to remember what we do for other we want get that back in return. Lord give us strength

Thank you Ricky for what you do. The real hard part is when your raised by parent's and always knew something didn't feel right with one biological parent. When you truly figure out that your own father wishes that you were never born, dad tells you, you will never amount to anything ! A narcissist parent is the worst, they will try to destroy your marriage and destroy your beautiful wife and kids. I carried my mother in my arms while she battled cancer, my dad wouldn't hold her hand while she was dying and asked, I took off the most , done the most, and paid bill's, and tried to protect them. But a evil father and sibling will gang up on you with this narcissistic stuff. So at age 50, and lots of land to live on acres and acres of property, I moved and life is grand all parents are not good parents, thank you for raising me, But yeah no contact, take those demonic demons to someone else !but thank God when He said when father and mother forsake me ! Jesus was there ! Love my wife and kids, Thank you Jesus ! Call a narcissist person/parents if you want to, they will assault you over the phone. I wouldn't wish a narcissistic person on my worst enemy