Keyshia Cole Gives An Emotional Update On Her Mother, Francine 'Frankie' Lons, With Photos And Tear-Jerking Message

Keyshia Cole has taken to social media to give fans an update on her quirky and fiery mother, Francine โFrankieโ Lons, with a series of photos and an emotional message.
Fans discovered and fell in love with Frankie on the diva's hit BET series, Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is , however, they also quickly learned of her troubled past as a lady of the night and her many addictions.
The R&B singer recently shared a photo where she is hugging Frankie and her two sons -- Daniel Hiram Gibson Jr. and baby Tobias Khale -- and said she is seeking the help that she needs.
Keyshia also showed support for her mother: "My day today. ๐ฅฐ Happy YOU DECIDED ON YOUR OWN, to check YOURSELF INTO a facility to get treatment. It's only been two weeks but, Iโm trying to be hopeful and optimistic ๐ Maybe thatโs whatโll make THIS TIME different. This being what YOU WANTED AND NO ONE ELSE........ Maybe this is the YEAR IN ALL ASPECTS !!!!! GREATNESS ๐๐๐ฅณ #Mom"
One fan reached out to the mother of two and said: "Wow, Iโm legit so similar. Iโm in many ways. Iโm pleased to see this. Iโm happy for you and your fam all bs aside. You deserve it ima Frisco girl n I know the struggle of having an addictive parent. ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐๐"
Another commenter stated: "Love โค๏ธ and Frankie, she will this time because she wanted this (praying for you ladies ๐๐๐๐โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฟMy father has similar issues has never tried rehabilitation 67yrs old. I love him, dearly."
This backer claimed: "Sheโs done so much for her mom I could never. God bless Keyshia โclosed gapโ Cole. โค๏ธThis is amazing. ALWAYS have hope and never give up โ prayers for your family. โค๏ธ"
A kind comment read: "Keisha, I have been going through a similar situation with someone I love dearly, so I know how draining, and emotions up and down can be... But God, this is a big step, that she wants help on her own for HER, you all will continually be in my prayers, I love you, Frankie and the whole family, seriously... 2020 the year of restoration for us all!๐๐พโค๏ธ๐"
A fifth follower explained: "If all of you only knew if a drug addict not ready, nobody I mean nobody can make them prepared until they ready ๐๐พ๐๐พ Frankie get through this battle this time."
Keyshia has shown a lot of maturity in recent months.