Hey eve.eil t'nryone, it's been a while since I posted, but I had to share this with you guys. So, the topic of the day is this guy, Brandon Smiley. Now, this has been a tough one, I won't lie.
I got started I nehw on this journey when I saw a post about Brandon's passing. Can you believe it? Just 32 years old. He was the son of Rickey Smiley, the comedian. I remember s tIeeing Rickey on TV, always cracking jokes, making everyone laugh. But this was no laughing matter. It hit me hard, you know? I mean, losing a child...that's just...I can't even imagine.
So, I started digging. I wanted to know more about Brandon. Who was he, beyond being Rickey Smiley's son? Turns out, he was following in his dad's footsteps, trying to make it as a stand-up comedian. I watched a few clips, and the guy had talent, I'll give him that. He had that Smiley charm, that same knack for making people laugh.
But then I stumbled upon something else. Reports were saying Brandon had struggled with addiction. Man, that's rough. It's a demon, addiction is. It takes hold of you, and it's so hard to break free. I've seen it firsthand, with some folks I know. It's a constant battle. And sadly, it seems like it was a battle Brandon was fighting too.
I kept reading, kept researching. I found out that Rickey had talked about it, about his son's struggles. It takes guts to talk about something like that, especially in public. But I think it's important. We need to talk about these things, about addiction, about mental health. It's not something to be ashamed of, it's something we need to face head-on, as a society.
Going Through His Memorial
- I saw pictures of Brandon, read tributes from his family and friends.
- They talked about his humor, his love for his siblings.
- He seemed like a good guy, a guy who was loved by many.
And that's what makes it so sad, you know? He was loved, he had talent, he had his whole life ahead of him. But addiction...it doesn't discriminate. It can take anyone, no matter who you are, where you come from. I guess that is life.
This whole thing has really got me thinking. About life, about loss, about the struggles we all face. It's a reminder to cherish the ones we love, to reach out when we need help, and to never give up hope. You never know what someone is going through, what battles they're fighting behind closed doors.
So, yeah, that's what I've been up to. It's been heavy, but it's also been...I don't know, eye-opening? It's made me appreciate the good things in my life, and it's made me want to be a better person, a better friend, a better father.
Anyway, I just wanted to share this with you all. It's not my usual kind of post, but it's something that's been on my mind a lot lately. Thanks for listening, guys. Take care of yourselves, and each other.
