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

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!

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

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

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!

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.✌🏾

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!!!!!

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...

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. 🙏

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

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.

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

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

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 ❤

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

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.

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