Family Business: Ray J & Brandy – Mom & Dad

I’ll be the first to say that I talked really bad about Ray J on my 1st Family Business Blog. After tonight’s episode I’ll be the first to give him credit.

Ray J singlehandedly looked out for Brandy and treated her like the queen that he sees her as. I think it was a positive look from several different viewpoints.

One: He recognized a problem: her last birthday being a total failure. From her not enjoying herself to him not being present…it was a disaster. So not only was he present this time, he personally spear-headed the effort to make 31 a success.

Two: Royal treatment. Not only did he show Brandy how special she is, he also showed that he can be kind and sweet. His treatment is an example to future men that try to date Brandy of how to treat her. And that’s a good look.

Three: He was completely self-less. We haven’t seen a lot of that from Ray J and I’ll definitely admit it was a great break from what the other episodes have presented.

Ray J + Episode 7 = A Good Look.

And now…what’s not a good look …is Sonja AKA “Mama Norwood.”

From her carelessness when it comes to her marriage with Willie Sr. to her total disregard for Brandy, this lady is showing that relationship management is not one of her strong suits. Yeah, she can get things done, BUT if she can’t even maintain an interest and amicable relationship with two of the three closest people to her… how can she possibly maintain relations with the public? Her disposition towards Brandy and her husband explains why some business professionals opt not to work with her.

Got to do better. So not only does Willie Sr. have to drag her out of the house, all-but kicking and screaming, she INTENTIONALLY doesn’t answer Brandy’s phone call, on her birthday, after NOT going to Miami to celebrate with them.

Yeah, she was in the middle of something else, but it seems like a strange time to start putting into effect some of the advice your husband is giving you.

It really is sad to see such a terrible Mother-Daughter relationship. There’s such a disconnect when it comes to these two. While it can’t always be flowers and sunshine, I’d like Sonja to show Brandy as well as the rest of the world that her daughter is important to her.

We’ll get more into detail about Brandy’s need to find love and her highly emotional tangents at a later date. Drop a line and I hope you’ve enjoyed Family Business.

’Til next time; LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH!

♥ Author Tierra ♥