Rickey Smiley Gets Real About Life After Losing His Son, His Father, and Finding New Purpose

[@She_is_Chris]

Man, I grew up with Brandon and we went to college together. His death was a hard one for many of us. Brandon presented quiet & reserved but his presence often commanded a room. He was one of the absolute most funniest people I knew. I pray for Mr. Rickey and his family often. 🥺💔🕊️

[@Kristalwalker1972]

My 2nd brother passed on 7/29/23. It was untimely and it hurt my family to the core. If it was not for the Lord, I wouldn’t have made it. Grief felt like someone ripped out my heart and left me bleeding. I had to get on meds, go to therapy, and I developed a relationship with God that I never had. I still exist because of God.

[@bessiewright2235]

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[@Jerma-O]

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[@tracy6734]

I can't add their names, but my adult kids are all dealing with addictions as well. I lost both of my parents to addictions. Rickey, thank you for your transparency in-spite-of your celebrity. We loved your reality show. You are such a wonderful father. God's got you brother. Jesus is the best Comforter in our trials. Thanks for speaking on therapy b/c yes, it helps.

[@EbonyLPorter]

I was in the other room crying so hard while watching that my godmother came in and asked if I was ok. I have a sister in recovery and I lost my brother to suicide in 2009. Sometimes the pain resurfaces but I thank God for how he has kept my family. Praying that the chains of addiction be broken of my family members. In Jesus name, AMEN

[@belindaealy9141]

Please pray for my sons Lance and Lilarry who are going through addictions. Thank you so much and God bless you

[@LifeMoAbundantly]

Lord please bless Lance & Lilarry to experience true freedom,deliverance & peace in Jesus’ Name!

[@PHealed]

@@LifeMoAbundantlyAmen

[@lisadanielleclark]

@@LifeMoAbundantly Agree in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@robertthompson4224]

Man this interview had me 🤧😔🙌🏿🫶🏾. Praying for you Mr. Smiley!!!!. This is a strong black man.

[@tarascott8000]

I shared it their story of been through a lot of loss myself. But him saying the man you don't roll your ankle and pull out a Bible to you. Like Metallica's Journey with counseling. Men's sharing it will impact other men's lives

[@sharonroseman5918]

Rickey Smiley has always been a man of God & integrity. I cried watching the funeral as he praised and grieved at the same time

[@scorpio54williams96]

I can't even imagine the loss of a child. My Mom lost two of her children. My brother passed away when he was 38 and my sister passed away at 45. My Mom had already lost my father. I grew up in Birmingham as well. When Ricky lost his son, I couldn't imagine the pain and hurt that he felt.

[@chandrabeamon367]

This episode is going to be so deep on so many levels. I can't wait to watch and read the book. Super happy Rickey Smiley decided write this book to not only help himself but others as well.

[@pctekgrl]

Rickey Thank you for coming on THE TABLE. Your last name was meant for you, the best at this, My King, to make us SMILE despite your grief, and brokenheart. I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please pray for my one and only child, my son. He is a great kid, but just got my old car and started driving again. I am terribly afraid for his life because I do not want to be that parent where their child is a statistic for driving fast, being distracted. I love you son, please don't let me go through this what can happen to you. I will not survive.. I pray that your mindset and maturity advance so fast right now. There was someone in our neighborhood that lost a daughter, I don't want that to be me and family. My parents are already sensitive being as old as they are.

[@meeshascuisine8278]

This touched me. We are standing in faith with you and praying Mr. Smiley

[@zzzwwowozzzz]

Rickey is indeed a man of grace and an excellent father! I admire him and I am a huge fan! May God keep him 💕

[@yvrosecharles673]

“When you roll your ankle, you don’t go to the Bible.” Thank you Rickey Smiley and Anthony for this amazing interview that is sooooo needed especially in our community. As a mental health therapist and one that is still healing through from the passing of my mother, I commend you for being an advocate and using your platform to shed light on this matter. May God continue to bless you and your family as you all go through your healing journey. Can’t wait to read your book! 🙌🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

[@sherrywarren616]

I love Rickey Smiley so much!! He has been through a lot . He has a beautiful heart ♥️ always looking out for others.. even through his grief. Bless him always. Thank you for this.. ❤

[@ladicali8501]

Never lost any children “Thank God” their still young babies but losing my mother and my motherNLove while having my own babies has taken everything out of my husband and I… Losing and giving life at the same time is HARD!!! I cannot wait to read this book. I’ve never been to therapy because I was always taught to PRAY about it and the lord will see us through. I definitely have to try therapy one day!!! Thank you for your vulnerability, it’s helping so many of us. ❤❤❤

[@__rachel___]

I am so so sorry for your losses 😨 sheesh !!!! such a terribly emotional time

[@blackqueen67]

I'm sorry for your loss what an emotional time. Definitely continue to pray, God is with you. Therapy helps to sort things out even a Grief group is helpful I did both. I'm in therapy now for other issues

[@Tra2900]

Rickey is very strong , i commend him and pray for him and his family.

[@keshadavis-sanders6261]

I’m praying for you Rickey. Anthony, I am praying for your cousin. Thank you Rickey for sharing your story with us.

[@bernadetteteague4859]

I can't cry Mr Ricky. It just won't come out. It's been almost 3yrs. I hope to see you in Jacksonville next month. Thank you. I'm gonna see Angie to get your book Friday. You and I did what we could do with what we had. Amen and Shalom.

[@Callista_Amara]

Walter 🙏🏽 thank you Anthony for taking the time out to pray

[@shannonsaunders9017]

Prayers for complete healing for my husband Ricky. He is such a great guy. God knew he could make it through this. I hold you up in prayers for strength. Peace and blessings to you

[@bonnieoxendine9061]

This has been indescribably comforting to me as a parent and as a daughter of a dad who suffered from addiction. I completely agree with therapy and self-care as an essential tool to guide us through this thing called, LIFE! Blessings to you both! 🙌🙌🙌

[@jerradiggs2574]

Prayers for my children, Danielle and Trevon. Trichina from another mother.

[@carnitagroves7758]

Greetings from Ghana... I'm a holistic psychologist. This stigma for help seeking cannot be over stated!!

[@shan4901]

Finished his book yesterday and it brought so much back from my own journey with grief.

[@booboo6044]

Rickey, I follow you, I am so inspired by you. I love your energy, integrity, character, just over all self. You keep doing what you do every day. You're definitely the light to someone's dark days. I love how you think and most of all , I love your spirit. You're the bomb. May you continue to find peace past your sorrow and pain. God works in so many ways. You are super. your are wonderful. You are amazing❤.

[@jacquanahughes6433]

I just saw this episode today, and I am thankful I saw this. This episode was needed, and I am glad you allow Ricky Smiley to tell his story. I agree with all he said about getting therapy. I also agreed that you go to God for strength through the grieving process, but your MIND and mental therapy through therapy. As a widow for three years now, right after the services went to grief support and therapy. But my in-laws told me to be STRONG, I hated that word at that time. Still, to this day, they have not been in therapy for their grieving process. I lost my husband in 7 days, and I knew I needed therapy. Thank you, Anthony, for this episode! This is going to help a lot of people!

[@shareenladd1048]

Ricky Smiley is the second person I’ve heard in a week say, honor your mother and father by the way you live when you’re not in front of them. Marlon Wayans just said the same exact thing. That’s Bible and they both stated it.

[@DevonSteen]

Condolences to him losing his son

[@MsElliesgirl]

I cannot add any names but please pray for my family members that are suffering from addiction.

[@lisacorrales9500]

Wow, I cried so much through this interview. I'm praying for my family!😢 Please pray for David and Aaron.

[@anitamoore5840]

I have a loved one suffering from alcoholism. God knows the name. If I could ask for prayers, I would beyond grateful. Pray for me as I pray for you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@ajwriter5699]

Lil’ Darryl!!! lol Father, please continue to keep Rickey and his family in your healing care. Jesus, be their Balm in Gilead. ❤️‍🩹

[@christthelord91]

This was well done

[@andrianawarren1188]

Amazing conversation, Thank you guys for being vulnerable, truthful, and sharing your experience. I definitely will be picking up a copy of your @RickySmiley book. Please pray for better Health, Clear mind, more Nuturing Spirit over my sister Quennel. Aman 🙌🏽 Peace and Blessings to you'll!

[@janicehowser7814]

Praying for you

[@kdellison43]

Tell them Rickey! It’s no joke out in these streets today!!!!!!

[@VickiePrice-n2f]

Rickey just had Quan father on the show last week Quan and Rickey family was friends his father came to bring him a obituary he sad they cried they talk about Quan and his son Ricky sad he udestand how he felt therapy is so helpful but some people don’t understand it can help trauma child hood trauma all kind of stuff it is much needed

[@sharonboston7649]

God bless you Ricky be encourage.

[@Perfectpeace19]

Thank you for this episode ❤️

[@mrjsu2004]

Beautiful interview. God bless yall❤❤

[@Chris_Bonner]

Looking forward to this episode!

[@ValarieGast]

GOOD GOD'S GOODNESS AND PRESENSE, WILL CONTINUE TO SUSTAIN YA 😊❣️IN JESUS NAME AMEN 🙏 KEEP KEEPING ON ✌️

[@4eversunkissed]

April….thank you ❤

[@msal3515]

Jeremiah Just left for college and wanting prayers to surrounding him with people who love God. Don’t want this happening to him. His grandfather and my father has struggled with drug my whole life. As a result I had a very hard childhood. Praying my child doesn’t fall victim to this ❤

[@briggsniara]

Big James. Lil James. CaShann and Lashoya❤️

[@agriffin9165]

Timothy Bonita Jason Janasia Thank you for your prayers ❤

[@marimorris4856]

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[@charismakindle9595]

Pray for charisma, gale,robert and lemon thank you

[@yeenalove]

Yesss

[@atrueservant43]

Michael, Michelle and Jeconiah

[@MsMoniqueAntoinette]

please put ERICA ERIC, AND HAROLD on your pray list.

[@ConversateandMeditate]

Mike ❤❤❤❤

[@sharonboston7649]

Pray for Darias ty Anthony

[@latarabryant9486]

Billie 🙏🏾

[@annaware4426]

Please pray for Thomas and Heaven.

[@nathanielozell246]

I Want To Thank You All For Speaking Out About These Issues. It’s Real Black Peoples Definitely Get Some Help Please. Trust In God Talk With God He Loves To Hear From You 🙏🏾

[@michelled9698]

Martin 🙏

[@naomif3700]

I'm right now wishing I had someone to hear me and listen. You haven't heard my story help🙏🙏🙏

[@michellefoster5060]

MICHELLE, APRIL & RANDY

[@SoleShifts-di5rw]

JJ, BC, RP, VP, LP, AK

[@cecileeantoinette3331]

Cecilee Roberson & my Family

[@bessiewright2235]

Get him in a program. Tell them he is endangering himself. Get him therapy as well. Maybe that will help.

[@naomif3700]

H. King

[@Shi300]

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McCreary Johnson family

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Tutu my sister

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Jerren

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Wade

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Raymon Uncle David Cheryl

[@GwendolynMcGee]

Calvin

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Obryan

[@queenofthesouth4205]

Thank Rickey and Anthony🩷💚. People are trying drugs to escape.....try God,get therapy🙏🙏

[@shannonsaunders9017]

Stephen

[@bridgettethreat6317]

Shayla

[@janicehowser7814]

Salina Janice. Shamar

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Walter

[@atrueservant43]

❤🫶🏾I truly love this man. His story is awesome. I cannot wait to get the audible. I’m dealing with my two youngest children addiction drugs and alcohol 😢🫶🏾🙏🏾

[@shannonsaunders9017]

Steven

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Yajaira

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Chance

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[@arvelynlewis]

There are all kinds of parenting handbooks including the Bible but none of them have ever met your kid. It's easy to be a good parent when you have good kids.

[@alishapenny2641]

Alisha

[@__rachel___]

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[@DevonSteen]

Bruh, You should try to get katt Williams on your podcast

[@feleciafoster4480]

Why? AO is a Christian nobody wants to hear that drunk hater over here.

[@DevonSteen]

Bro not trying to judge... But this dude come across as a boule puppet

[@feleciafoster4480]

You too except worse. Nobody cares about boule except you troll