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 “Frankie” 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. 🥰 Happy YOU DECIDED ON YOUR OWN, to check YOURSELF INTO a facility to get treatment. It's only been two weeks but, I’m trying to be hopeful and optimistic 🙃 Maybe that’s what’ll make THIS TIME different. This being what YOU WANTED AND NO ONE ELSE........ Maybe this is the YEAR IN ALL ASPECTS !!!!! GREATNESS 😍😎🥳 #Mom"

One fan reached out to the mother of two and said: "Wow, I’m legit so similar. I’m in many ways. I’m pleased to see this. I’m 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. 🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥😘😘😍😍😍😍"

Another commenter stated: "Love ❤️ and Frankie, she will this time because she wanted this (praying for you ladies 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿My father has similar issues has never tried rehabilitation 67yrs old. I love him, dearly."

This backer claimed: "She’s done so much for her mom I could never. God bless Keyshia “closed gap” Cole. ❤️This is amazing. ALWAYS have hope and never give up — prayers for your family. ❤️"

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!🙏🏾❤️😊"

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 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Frankie get through this battle this time."

Keyshia has shown a lot of maturity in recent months.