Some people may say he “looks” like a criminal, because he was jailed. I think he looks great.. and it seems he turned his life around. It makes me so sad that this happened to him.
I think the reason that Craig is able to see past Gloria and not view her as “competition” for Kamiyah’s affection is because he’s the father. There isn’t a father in the story still fighting to be in the picture. Shanara is the mother and Gloria was the mother so she has to still deal with that aspect. There is someone that did replace and she most likely feels like she is still being replaced by Gloria with Kamiyah being in contact for her. I feel bad for all of them.
I completely agree. The biological mom is literally still fighting to be her mom she having to fight for her rightful position. This is a sad situation all the way around.
This has been my thought since I heard about her biological mom being mad. I almost think Kamiyah was more open to the forming a relationship with her dad bc she’s never had one. It’s like being a fatherless daughter and then having a man roll up like a knight in shining armor to save you from the trauma of being fatherless. Unfortunately, she had the mom that stole her...so she didn’t need someone to fill in for her. This is a sad story all the way around.
There is an interview out there with the man who played the role of Kamaiyah's father for 18 years. He coparented with Gloria although they were separated. He said he always feels she's his daughter but didn't want to participate in the media fare.
Great interview!!! They both did an excellent job. He's very down to earth and takes care of his children is wonderful. Continued blessings to him and his entire family!
I agree also I hope he can help Shanara it's my opinion that one day if Shanara completely forgives Gloria with everything then and only then she'll get her daughter back 100% because she'll see that it's pure then Kamyiah eyes will be open she's going to need Shanara more than ever then . I couldn't imagine that happening to me I've had some horrible things to happen to me in my life that I can't type it on here but with prayer I worked through forgiveness it wasn't easy my mom is my biggest enemy I thought that I was making other people pay ; but really I was only hurting myself . Shanara if you come across this I pray that one day you'll find it in your heart to forgive Gloria so you can get your baby girl back into your arms like the very first day you met her like Craig just said he's not going to let her win so please don't you ..
I couldn't imagine what Shanara is going through but I do understand the power of forgiveness like I had mention earlier I've had some horrible things happen to me by own mom which she also intentionally let things happen to me for several years because she said how much she had hated me I was only a little girl I was taught things by grown men they had me doing things to them that only grown women should have been doing my mom was very aware of it ; but it took me years to forgive my mom I choose not to deal with her if she needs me I'm there for her in my opinion if Shanara don't forgive herself and Gloria she will never regain her daughter I'm sorry I'm not trying to be cruel I'm pretty sure we all have done something that we want to be forgiven for GOD will deal Gloria like all of us he has no respectable person when I was Kamyiah age whenever my mom came around me because she didn't raise me just to make her mad I'll go against what she had asked just because I haven't forgiven her she didn't raise me I'll do the opposite of what she may have ask of me because I didn't trust her which I had every right not to .
Shanara, I understand your pain and anger. You carried that child 9 months, gave birth, you have the Right to feel how you feel. And another slap in the face with that ignorant movie. I'm praying for you. Some people just don't get. You have my support.
Well when she said sometimes” I wished she would have stayed away at times” so I understand that lil girl she was raised and taken care of very well she always gonna love this woman no matter what
@@Dee-se7pc It is so very sad. No matter how you look at it the actions of Ms. Gloria was wrong! No justification at all. Thank God she cared and treated Kamiyah right. Look at how it was done. Difficult to get pass this. I feel for her biological mother. I really do. God help us all!
@@deloresbyron02 yea and it's crazy because if u look at it, treating her well actually manipulated Kamiyah's love and how she actually sees Gloria. Had she been ill treated, she would be more than able to want the connection with her mom Shanara. It's like for Kamiyah, it's just the words she heard, the actual truth that she Gloria is NOT her mom just doesn't register. It's like ur own parent telling u now that, u can't stop loving them because they took the role as such. Had they abuse u, u cud tell urself that was the reason u werent love because u didn't belong. So it's a psychological struggle for her
@@kryssiewoo51 Very wise of you. I totally agree, she was manipulated. Period. I believed if she was not caught. Ms. Gloria would have NEVER told Kamiyah what she did. Sad!
It’s so sad how people complain about Black men not being fathers to their children but then when you have a black man who is a good father and loves and cares for his children people want to pick him apart.
LIZZY Jackson Ok let’s say this. I’m a black woman myself by the way. “Most black men”...???....PLEASE. If that’s the case who raising them then. Those men like that are a direct reflection of their mothers, their parent(s), or caregiver. There are black men out there that are perfect. And miss me with that “well I said MOST”....well if you saw the direction in which their comment was going why say that then? Not trying to hear it. Hell ppl want to talk about **”black men” (**not saying all which of course I know not all, but using as a example how ppl quote and want to use all the time), but not the ppl who raise them. What about some of these bad black women (and of course not all are bad)? Who raising them their mom, their dad, their parent(s), or caregiver. Hell you got just as many bad black women as you do bad black men... but hey all black men and women ain’t bad are they? Ok rest your case and move along. “Most black men ain’t 💩 “... ok focus one the ones who are...and stopped worrying about the one that hurt you if any did.
Because it hurts ppl to see someone taking care of their child or (doing) better than them...especially when it’s somebody they talked about (for so long) and when it’s somebody they hate/envy.
@LIZZY Jackson Speak for yourself and the men you are around. Maybe you should change "most" people you are around. I'm around black men every day and all of them take care of their kids. 3 of them are single dad's🤷
LIZZY Jackson I’m not looking to change your mind only to correct what was said so everybody will know. I don’t care how you feel that’s not going to change how I feel about them. And since you say “JESUS IS THE ONLY PREFECT BLACK MAN”, just know he made them.
Craig I understand why Kamiah/Alexis can relate to you. Your focus is being able to physically love your daughter no matter who your daughter loves. I salute you!
I likewise don't think anyone can relate to Kamiyah, who learned at near-adulthood that everything about her life- right down to her very name- was a lie. That has to be the most conflicting situation a human can deal with. The only life history you can recall and the only bond you ever formed is with the kidnapper, and at the same time, you're trying to force a bond with complete strangers in another state. And none of it is your own fault. I wouldn't wish that situation on my worst enemy.
He's a good guy. Such an unfortunate situation that he and his family (including her mom) did not deserve. Moreover, this interviewer is doing an amazing job allowing him to tell his FULL story. We've heard the mom's story. We've heard the daughter's story. We've even heard the kidnapper's story. But we've NEVER heard HIS story. Glad he got a chance to tell his story.
@@mmills860 God can equip anyone as long as they have His spirit even without being licensed. I think therapy is great as long as it's biblical or Godly perspective ❤
Nicola Bell notice only black ppl say shit like “black girls rock”? Ever heard a white girl say “white girls rock”? I guess you say it to try to convince yourself. Because girls that rock, black or white. Know it. They don’t punctuate every perceived accomplishment with “white girls rock”. But I know u only know what you’ve been taught. So your forgiven. 😂
I truly enjoyed this interview with this man. I appreciated hearing his side and i TOTALLY agree with a lot of the things he spoke about. I wish them all nothing but the BEST! All parties involved have their own feelings about this situation and no one can judge because we were NOT their nor have walked in their shoes. I couldn't have imagined someone kidnapping any of my children. Blessings to you Craig, Kamiyah and Shanara!
Everybody laughing eating and feeling joy.?.in the meantime the biological mother , who carried her baby , delivered her baby and was ROBBED OF HER BABY is crying out from the bowels of her broken motherhood and pain and it feels like a stab in the heart because kamiyah still has affection and love for the woman that kidnapped her.Shes a monster that kidnapper and she deserves every year of her 18 year incarceration , the audacity of that woman Gloria is putrid.Kamiyah needs to realise that her loyalty needs to be to her biological mother not the kidnapper. I hope in time she will mature and recognize that.
@@arisriggins9946 right and the mother was rushing things she wasn't taking things one step at a time like this thing is a process everyone is hurting!!
Alison Wallis so true ! Kamiyah needs intense therapy to get free from the manipulation of Gloria. Spiritually there a blanket over kamiyahs eyes and in my opinion only faith in God & professional help to bring her to the light of what has really occurred is the best we can hope for.
3 Things: 1. Very Gentle and Pure Spirit 2. Him and DMX Must Be Long LOST brothers😩 3. The journalist did a beautiful job of allowing him to share his story
He's making it easy for his daughter to love him without strings. Just at her own pace. Bless his heart. He just wants to not lose anymore time with his child.
Alexis said she will always love Gloria but she has room for other people in her life. Kamiyah’s biological mother said either you love me OR Gloria!!! That’s why we don’t get along!!!
NinaB0307 T I understand why. She hates that lady because she took so much from her. She is an evil person and Kamiyah will never see her as her kidnapper. It’s sad but the Gloria took care of her and tried t do right by her. My heart hurts for the relationship that could have been.
@@jasbae937 kamyiah WILL feel and understand what her bio mom is feeling since she have a child of her own. Until then she will continue to feel like shes doing no harm to her bio mom by still being in contact with GLORIA the crazyknapper.
I feel bad for kamiyah mother but I think this is why they needed professional help to approach this situation and she wouldn’t have reacted to kamiyah trying to make her choose. You can give birth to a child but whoever raises that child with love that child is going to love them. It’s sad but kamiyah loves Gloria and shanara is going to have to accept that.
When the movie aired on Lifetime I found Craig's UA-cam & he stands by his entire family & wife. I respect his point of view & authenticity. Kymiah definitely gets her spirit from her Father, happy go lucky. I saw that reaction situation with the Iyanla show as disturbing how she was trying to trigger her, I thought it was unfair & too soon. She got exactly what she asked for. She took her pain out on Iyanla, ppl talk about honoring elders, but the word also states not to provoke a child to anger.
Too many people are trying to convince this young lady to stop loving the woman she has known all her life as mama, her biological mother wants the daughter to hate Gloria as much as she does, this is not a simple walk in the park and let me cover you up with blankets and hold your hand kinda thing, this is a heart wrenching situation, and only God can fix it, because right now people are looking for the glory to say I fixed that family, I got them where they should be, kamiyah has a family established with Gloria, grandmother,aunts, cousins, brothers friend etc ... to erase Gloria she would have to erase everything and everyone she has ever known.this young lady loves these people, and right now the only person that seems to understand that is her father, no he didn't give the birth but it doesn't diminish the love he has for his child nor does it make his pain any less real, kamiyah was taken from the arms of her mother when she was 8hrs old, but she didn't return that way, her mother needs to find a way of loving the young woman that has returned she's not that baby anymore
I like this guy he seems genuine & SINCERE.. I LOVE ME SOME INYANLA HOWEVER I BELIEVE THAT SHOW WAS MORE FOR RATINGS THAN HELPING THAT FAMILY!! Kamaiya needs THERAPY!! PERIOD..
But as far as what they showed us, Iyanla didn't do anything for her to lash out like that. That was Kamiyahs decision to respond that way. Idc how much you dislike something someone says, you choose your own response.
Prayers for all of them! I enjoyed this interview, appreciate his authenticity and genuineness. He’s such an inspiring person whether he knows it or not.
I'm with Craig on the Iyanla episode. Iyanla's antics were ridiculously over the top. Cradling that young woman was crazy. They were right to listen to Kamiyah and get her out of that situation.
kimberly madison her tactics have always seemed to be over the top and sometimes I used to think that she did things to make the people cry or break down. But most people seem to find happiness if they stick with the process.
@@kimbranch4125 - I agree that her tactics work in the other scenarios, but this one was different. Kamiyah was a child that had experienced something that most people will never experience. I don't think Iyanla was the right outlet for her particular situation.
@@kimbranch4125 - Her mother's heart break is understandable. I can only imagine her pain. Hopefully, at some point she will get help navigating through 18 yrs of emotions to be able to have a relationship with Kamiyah. Kamiyah is not to blame for loving who she bonded with from birth as her mother. She is as much a victim as her parents. Thing is she wasn't aware that she was a victim. Mother and daughter need separate help and then move onto help together to form a bond that reflects the reality of the here and now.
I'm praying for this family. This dad is a good man. He just trying to cope with everything that has happened. It's sad the police looked at the family as suspects.
Craig is a really good guy, very well rounded for all he has been through. His perspective regarding keeping open communication and a honest relationship with his daughter is greatly respected. I do believe Iyanla was insensitive to the needs of the family during filming. She may have had good intentions but the process and timing was not right. Kamiyah should move at a pace that’s comfortable for her. Therapy may come later in her life. My heart goes out to her biological mother Shanara, and I pray their relationship grows into a beautiful bound that no one can ever brake again. I’m praying for this family. I’m thankful for their strength and resilience because this is a lot to process.
I like Craig. He's a down home kind of guy, very calm and quiet demeanor. No anger or malice in his voice. He just trying to live and move on and grow where he stands. I can't fault him for that. I pray he lives a blessed life going forward by the mercy of the Almighty God
Perfect example on how not to treat a book by its cover. I wasn't going to click on this, but I did. Glad I did. He seems genuine and authentic. I can relate, because I deal with trauma, pain, tragedy with humor. Not sure why, it's a coping mechanism. But I am pretty happy because of it. Prayers and positivity for everyone involved, including siblings, aunts, uncle, EVERYONE. There is simply no right answer...
As a mother I would have a very hard time forgiving this person for stealing my child and stealing my time with my child. I have empathy for the mother. I really do like this guy and I do understand his perspective. My heart goes out to the mom, I would hate to have been in her position it's such a young age.
I personally don't think it's Shanara's job to personally forgive her child's kidnapper. Her anger towards Gloria is justified. However, I do think that if Shanara ever wants a functional relationship with Kamiyah, Shanara at least needs to accept the fact that it's not realistic to expect Kamiyah to share Shanara's hatred of the only woman who nurtured Kamiyah for 18 years. Kamiyah had siblings, stepsiblings, grandparents, and extended family through Gloria. It's impossible for her to forget the only village she's known and ALL of her life's history overnight, especially if it wasn't a traumatizing life. Shanara just needs to focus on building her own unique bond with Kamiyah that isn't contingent upon Kamiyah's feelings about Gloria...or else she risks losing her daughter a second time.
I don't care what this man says about Iyana show. He should of made his daughter respect her elders. He stood there listening to his child call that woman bitches and threaten to stab her. She is no victim or angel. Very disrespectful.
@@christinewilliams1031 Why not? She pushed her to the breaking point? She put herself in that position. She needed a therapist not a life coach. Iyanla could have really been hurt messing around out of her skill set
And both the dad and Kamiyah/Alexis made MAJOR rounds to every outlet that wanted to talk to them. We see a few with the birth mother, but not nearly as many as with the dad and Kamiyah. And there is still many missing pieces that the public will never know about....
True, but daddy had to know what he was signing up for when he decided to go through the long application (interview?) process to be on the show. Come on now this is TV. reality TV. And he knew that. In the bigger scheme of things in reality, tv is a business first foremost. And for a show to stay on the air, there's gonna be some drama. And like you said, there's a lot they didn't show us. But then, since when has Hollyweird ever shown us everything? He knew that there was absolutely NO WAY that issue would've been solved in one hour, or even a part 2. I'm just saying I think that he's being a tad dishonest. They should've just all gotten therapy instead of being on TV. I'm just saying. And another thing. The biological parents don't seem to understand that yes, Kamiyah is their child, but that she is no longer A child, and that until she makes a different decision, she'll always love the kidnapper. She needs to separate from everybody just long enough to get the therapy she needs. She's never going to get it from her parents, because they still see her as a child and they're both projecting their fantasies of raising Kamiyah on her, which isn't fair to her. I know that they don't mean any harm and that they both love her, but that's now working for Kamiyah.
I agree however I understand she has every right to feel the way she feels but just because she was angry doesn't gave her right to be disrespectful either there should have been a better way to handle it...everyone has a story every has been pass but you have a choice to make with you can be a victim or victorious
Lesha Blunt they tell us to respect our elders but you also shouldn’t provoke a child. That wound was still fresh... the wrapping her in a blanket to rebirth her was excessive. Also, we seen the edited version of the entire time they were there.
True... but she knew for 2 years before this whole situation was made public so at some point in time she had time to think over and maybe process it....she may not have known what to do with the info but she still had time to at least think it through....I really think she was scared because everything she has known all her life is being taking away from her and it just comes off as angry so I get that...but to me she still has no excuse she could have taken a whole different approach that's all I'm saying
🙄how was Iyanla wrong for doing what they asked her to do? Everybody is familiar with Iyanla aggressive style of therapy. Maybe the birth parents should’ve taken more time to truly get to know her instead of trying to force her to detach from Gloria before taking her there.
@@tinaamariee832 yes I agree....she is s kid who is scared she just lost her entire way of life... that enough to make anyone scared and angry....but she is adult she could have handle it as an adult
You can tell he is a good guy. So genuine. I acknowledge him for being there for his daughter even years later. So many fathers leave their children but he wants to be there for her. What a kind man.
@@sonrisa8775 I wish Shanara (Kamiyah's mother) was as laid back as he is! Don't get me wrong. She has every right to feel the way she does but giving Kamiyah a ultimatum was just wrong. Shanara said that she had to choose between Gloria and her. I can't imagine what it feels like to have your baby stolen from you at eight hours old but I think Shanara needs therapy.
I am happy to hear a kidnapped kid come back home after 18 years. The dad is loving and kind he is her biggest supporter. That is what she will need. Every Sunday’s paper I look at every missing kid and I google their stories. I wish it was more I could do. Just like this story a lot of the children whom have been kidnap…their features change. So it’s hard to know who they are especially if they think there’s someone else. I keep an eye out I love child so much. This hurts me how ppl can do horrible things to them and the hole it leaves in the moms and dads. My prayers is that a lot of the missing children are okay.❤
He seems like a good guy unfortunate she was lying about her age and out there like that a 16 and her mother encouraging that living with a grown man. However he seems honest and like he tried to do the right by her help her be a father.
This is a real man. He exudes strength. He is an example for what we as human beings need to aspire to be. I'm so sorry for your struggles, may God give you great ease.
I am adopted and I have to keep my relationship with my biological mother and my adopted mother separate. They know about each other but not the extent of my relationship with each other.
Mrs Bryant Yes meaning the relationships exist with both of them. I don’t discuss my relationship with my Mom with my biological mother, I don’t discuss my relationship with my biological mom with my mom. I keep them separate but they know about each other.
He seems like a nice guy but my heart goes out to Shanara because to have the happy anticipation of this beautiful baby growing in your womb, only to have her snatched away. But now YOUR baby has bonded with the kidnapper Gloria Williams. This was a very selfish criminal thing for Gloria Williams to do. I’m only thankful Kamiyah wasn’t harmed physically but emotionally she has been harmed.
I don’t care what anyone says, or how he may look, he’s a good guy
What do you mean how he looks🤔
@@MrsBryant1024 You just lookin for smoke on errbody comments huh? You related or nah
@@Bih1stOfAll he’s not looking for smoke . It’s a legit question .. how does he look ???!!! He looks normal to me tf
I agree💓also i think he's good looking, God bless him and his family amen.🙏🏾💛💛💛🙏🏾😁✌🏾
Some people may say he “looks” like a criminal, because he was jailed. I think he looks great.. and it seems he turned his life around. It makes me so sad that this happened to him.
He's has a pleasant spirit I still pray that they all mend their relationship
Malcilra Eure yes
He’s good
I think the reason that Craig is able to see past Gloria and not view her as “competition” for Kamiyah’s affection is because he’s the father. There isn’t a father in the story still fighting to be in the picture. Shanara is the mother and Gloria was the mother so she has to still deal with that aspect. There is someone that did replace and she most likely feels like she is still being replaced by Gloria with Kamiyah being in contact for her. I feel bad for all of them.
I completely agree. The biological mom is literally still fighting to be her mom she having to fight for her rightful position. This is a sad situation all the way around.
true
This has been my thought since I heard about her biological mom being mad. I almost think Kamiyah was more open to the forming a relationship with her dad bc she’s never had one. It’s like being a fatherless daughter and then having a man roll up like a knight in shining armor to save you from the trauma of being fatherless. Unfortunately, she had the mom that stole her...so she didn’t need someone to fill in for her. This is a sad story all the way around.
There is an interview out there with the man who played the role of Kamaiyah's father for 18 years. He coparented with Gloria although they were separated. He said he always feels she's his daughter but didn't want to participate in the media fare.
Tiffany Blaho so true, I never thought about it like that
Best interview ever, he got a chance to tell his story without interruptions.
Right hes a good guy
And the way he tells his story…
Dang she is a good interviewer.she let him talk
Exactly I love that
Cynthia Stevens yes
Yes she did. She allow him to be himself
I appreciate how she let him tell his story.
I love this interview !! He broke everything down . I love how he spoke . He’s very likable !!
Yes I'm glad she can see that they were happy she was coming into the world...
The lady also a good interviewer, let's him talk without interruptions.
@Lucy Hjelm HE GOT A GREAT SOUL
Great interview!!! They both did an excellent job. He's very down to earth and takes care of his children is wonderful. Continued blessings to him and his entire family!
True
He seems like such a genuine person
I like him. He just comes across as a really good guy and very much a man I don’t care what anybody says about him he’s a great guy.
I agree
I agree also I hope he can help Shanara it's my opinion that one day if Shanara completely forgives Gloria with everything then and only then she'll get her daughter back 100% because she'll see that it's pure then Kamyiah eyes will be open she's going to need Shanara more than ever then . I couldn't imagine that happening to me I've had some horrible things to happen to me in my life that I can't type it on here but with prayer I worked through forgiveness it wasn't easy my mom is my biggest enemy I thought that I was making other people pay ; but really I was only hurting myself . Shanara if you come across this I pray that one day you'll find it in your heart to forgive Gloria so you can get your baby girl back into your arms like the very first day you met her like Craig just said he's not going to let her win so please don't you ..
Toya Toya how can you forgive someone who kidnapped your newborn baby?
I couldn't imagine what Shanara is going through but I do understand the power of forgiveness like I had mention earlier I've had some horrible things happen to me by own mom which she also intentionally let things happen to me for several years because she said how much she had hated me I was only a little girl I was taught things by grown men they had me doing things to them that only grown women should have been doing my mom was very aware of it ; but it took me years to forgive my mom I choose not to deal with her if she needs me I'm there for her in my opinion if Shanara don't forgive herself and Gloria she will never regain her daughter I'm sorry I'm not trying to be cruel I'm pretty sure we all have done something that we want to be forgiven for GOD will deal Gloria like all of us he has no respectable person when I was Kamyiah age whenever my mom came around me because she didn't raise me just to make her mad I'll go against what she had asked just because I haven't forgiven her she didn't raise me I'll do the opposite of what she may have ask of me because I didn't trust her which I had every right not to .
Yes I totally agree! I read people really well and I thought he was a really good person the first time I heard him speak.
Her dad is her best therapist! He is understanding and I love it! Every girl needs her dad and he seems to be working things out just fine.
Hell no. A person with no cognitive understanding is NOT her best therapist. He needs therapy. All of them are numb
DMX’s country twin, lol. Seems like a great man. ❤️
MelisaMarie Honestly 😂😂❤️❤️.
MelisaMarie... OMG...so true 😂
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES. Indeed
Shanara, I understand your pain and anger. You carried that child 9 months, gave birth, you have the Right to feel how you feel. And another slap in the face with that ignorant movie. I'm praying for you. Some people just don't get. You have my support.
Dawn Henson amen 🙏🏿
Well when she said sometimes” I wished she would have stayed away at times” so I understand that lil girl she was raised and taken care of very well she always gonna love this woman no matter what
@@Dee-se7pc It is so very sad. No matter how you look at it the actions of Ms. Gloria was wrong! No justification at all. Thank God she cared and treated Kamiyah right. Look at how it was done. Difficult to get pass this. I feel for her biological mother. I really do. God help us all!
@@deloresbyron02 yea and it's crazy because if u look at it, treating her well actually manipulated Kamiyah's love and how she actually sees Gloria. Had she been ill treated, she would be more than able to want the connection with her mom Shanara. It's like for Kamiyah, it's just the words she heard, the actual truth that she Gloria is NOT her mom just doesn't register. It's like ur own parent telling u now that, u can't stop loving them because they took the role as such. Had they abuse u, u cud tell urself that was the reason u werent love because u didn't belong. So it's a psychological struggle for her
@@kryssiewoo51 Very wise of you. I totally agree, she was manipulated. Period. I believed if she was not caught. Ms. Gloria would have NEVER told Kamiyah what she did. Sad!
It’s so sad how people complain about Black men not being fathers to their children but then when you have a black man who is a good father and loves and cares for his children people want to pick him apart.
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LIZZY Jackson Ok let’s say this. I’m a black woman myself by the way. “Most black men”...???....PLEASE. If that’s the case who raising them then. Those men like that are a direct reflection of their mothers, their parent(s), or caregiver. There are black men out there that are perfect. And miss me with that “well I said MOST”....well if you saw the direction in which their comment was going why say that then? Not trying to hear it. Hell ppl want to talk about **”black men” (**not saying all which of course I know not all, but using as a example how ppl quote and want to use all the time), but not the ppl who raise them. What about some of these bad black women (and of course not all are bad)? Who raising them their mom, their dad, their parent(s), or caregiver. Hell you got just as many bad black women as you do bad black men... but hey all black men and women ain’t bad are they? Ok rest your case and move along. “Most black men ain’t 💩 “... ok focus one the ones who are...and stopped worrying about the one that hurt you if any did.
Because it hurts ppl to see someone taking care of their child or (doing) better than them...especially when it’s somebody they talked about (for so long) and when it’s somebody they hate/envy.
@LIZZY Jackson Speak for yourself and the men you are around. Maybe you should change "most" people you are around.
I'm around black men every day and all of them take care of their kids. 3 of them are single dad's🤷
LIZZY Jackson I’m not looking to change your mind only to correct what was said so everybody will know. I don’t care how you feel that’s not going to change how I feel about them. And since you say “JESUS IS THE ONLY PREFECT BLACK MAN”, just know he made them.
He is a gentleman with smart talk.
Craig I understand why Kamiah/Alexis can relate to you. Your focus is being able to physically love your daughter no matter who your daughter loves. I salute you!
SO TRUE
Exactly
Chelle Chelle FACTS!!!!!!!!!!! It’s simply not the same.
Of course it is, he's not competing to be her father
Exactly
He cannot relate to the mother because he did not have her, carry her under his heart 💜 nor did he have to compete with another father
I totally agree!
Just because he didn't carry alexis doesn't mean he doesn't feel the same as her birth mother does
His baby was STOLEN as well !!!!!
Right he wasn’t even there at her birth so the connection is different I really hope god Heals the birth Mom she deserves the ultimate peace
I likewise don't think anyone can relate to Kamiyah, who learned at near-adulthood that everything about her life- right down to her very name- was a lie. That has to be the most conflicting situation a human can deal with. The only life history you can recall and the only bond you ever formed is with the kidnapper, and at the same time, you're trying to force a bond with complete strangers in another state. And none of it is your own fault. I wouldn't wish that situation on my worst enemy.
I love how humble he is!!
He's a good guy. Such an unfortunate situation that he and his family (including her mom) did not deserve. Moreover, this interviewer is doing an amazing job allowing him to tell his FULL story. We've heard the mom's story. We've heard the daughter's story. We've even heard the kidnapper's story. But we've NEVER heard HIS story. Glad he got a chance to tell his story.
Wow...he is his family therapy. He is the key to get Shanara and Kamiyah to a better place. Praying for this family.
Aisha Chandler facts
They need licensed therapists, this man is not equipped
@@mmills860 God can equip anyone as long as they have His spirit even without being licensed. I think therapy is great as long as it's biblical or Godly perspective ❤
@@mmills860 Iyanla either. She is a life coach. Nothing wrong with that, but they needed a professional therapist
He seems like a great guy. I'm glad he spoke up and was able to speak the truth and how he feel about the situation.
He's a great dad. Omg what a phenomenal Black King. Wisdom.
The interviewer is sharp...black girl magic
Queen Alika 😂
Lisa Ann so ugly
Black girls rock
Nicola Bell 😂
Nicola Bell notice only black ppl say shit like “black girls rock”? Ever heard a white girl say “white girls rock”?
I guess you say it to try to convince yourself. Because girls that rock, black or white. Know it. They don’t punctuate every perceived accomplishment with “white girls rock”.
But I know u only know what you’ve been taught. So your forgiven. 😂
I'm glad he found his daughter
I’m happy he spoke up .. .. great interview realistic I believe every word
He’s a real one ☝🏾
He seems like a meek man. God bless the family.
I truly enjoyed this interview with this man. I appreciated hearing his side and i TOTALLY agree with a lot of the things he spoke about. I wish them all nothing but the BEST! All parties involved have their own feelings about this situation and no one can judge because we were NOT their nor have walked in their shoes. I couldn't have imagined someone kidnapping any of my children. Blessings to you Craig, Kamiyah and Shanara!
She looks like her dad
Everybody laughing eating and feeling joy.?.in the meantime the biological mother , who carried her baby , delivered her baby and was ROBBED OF HER BABY is crying out from the bowels of her broken motherhood and pain and it feels like a stab in the heart because kamiyah still has affection and love for the woman that kidnapped her.Shes a monster that kidnapper and she deserves every year of her 18 year incarceration , the audacity of that woman Gloria is putrid.Kamiyah needs to realise that her loyalty needs to be to her biological mother not the kidnapper. I hope in time she will mature and recognize that.
Gloria is all kamiya knows. The birth mother is hurt which is understandable..but she has to realize her and kamiya are the victims.
@@arisriggins9946 right and the mother was rushing things she wasn't taking things one step at a time like this thing is a process everyone is hurting!!
Alison Wallis yes, u said a mouth full ❤️💔💔heart breaking
I understand both side ..i hope they get some healing❤💪
Alison Wallis so true ! Kamiyah needs intense therapy to get free from the manipulation of Gloria. Spiritually there a blanket over kamiyahs eyes and in my opinion only faith in God & professional help to bring her to the light of what has really occurred is the best we can hope for.
I love this father, he is doing his job and answering the shit out these questions ‼️‼️
He has such a good spirit every time I see him.
He is a good man. It is wonderful he listens to his daughter and how she feels. You can tell he loves his children.
Great interview! Very well spoken man.
3 Things:
1. Very Gentle and Pure Spirit
2. Him and DMX Must Be Long LOST brothers😩
3. The journalist did a beautiful job of allowing him to share his story
YEP.
That’s all I see 😂 dmx
Wonderful interview. Sounds like a wonderful and positive Father.
He's seems like a nice simple man who loves his family. I hope everything works out for him. He deserves that much.
He's making it easy for his daughter to love him without strings. Just at her own pace. Bless his heart. He just wants to not lose anymore time with his child.
He is a good guy!! He said he wasn’t looking for money he was looking for help and he has a heart of gold. God bless him!
DAD is a VERY WISE DIGNIFIED EXPERIENCED MAN with a GOOD HEART ❤️ 💙 💜
The dad went through a lot as well. He was a victim. Gloria messed up alot of people's lives.
They need to let the birth mom have a documentary / Movie on her experience
Alexis said she will always love Gloria but she has room for other people in her life. Kamiyah’s biological mother said either you love me OR Gloria!!! That’s why we don’t get along!!!
NinaB0307 T I understand why. She hates that lady because she took so much from her. She is an evil person and Kamiyah will never see her as her kidnapper. It’s sad but the Gloria took care of her and tried t do right by her. My heart hurts for the relationship that could have been.
@@jasbae937 kamyiah WILL feel and understand what her bio mom is feeling since she have a child of her own. Until then she will continue to feel like shes doing no harm to her bio mom by still being in contact with GLORIA the crazyknapper.
What people don't understand is that Gloria was a good mum to Kamayiah that's why she feels attached to her regardless
@It's My Life Daralynn She still visits her in prison up to this day
I feel bad for kamiyah mother but I think this is why they needed professional help to approach this situation and she wouldn’t have reacted to kamiyah trying to make her choose. You can give birth to a child but whoever raises that child with love that child is going to love them. It’s sad but kamiyah loves Gloria and shanara is going to have to accept that.
What a good father!! Praying for them.
"I'm just a father with a story to tell and I want people to listen." - I felt that.
This is THE ESSENCE OF A BLACK MAN
I usually don’t care about journalists and they names, but this lady did a great job.
Nah she laughed when he said he was going home to cry to his mom and his baby was stolen.. not cool at all
Omg just imagine going that long with someone blaming you for something so cruel and then be vindicated at the end.
16:45-19:00 wow! This guy really has a good perspective on the situation. The mother is so hurt that she may never heal the way he has
Totally different situations. Can't negate her feelings based on how he feels. They don't have the same pain. He didn't carry and deliver that child.
Very well spoken, great interview, Im glad he decided to share his side.. I've always been team kamiyah parents..
Very Good Interview. With the Father ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
I always wanted to hear his side and am loving it ❤️🇯🇲
So true my sister
When the movie aired on Lifetime I found Craig's UA-cam & he stands by his entire family & wife. I respect his point of view & authenticity. Kymiah definitely gets her spirit from her Father, happy go lucky.
I saw that reaction situation with the Iyanla show as disturbing how she was trying to trigger her, I thought it was unfair & too soon. She got exactly what she asked for. She took her pain out on Iyanla, ppl talk about honoring elders, but the word also states not to provoke a child to anger.
👏👏👏👏👏
I love Iyanla, But I 100% agree with you, it was Waaaaaay toooo sooon, too raw for everyone especially Kymiah.
@@kingdomperspectivesmindset5595 Exactly
Too many people are trying to convince this young lady to stop loving the woman she has known all her life as mama, her biological mother wants the daughter to hate Gloria as much as she does, this is not a simple walk in the park and let me cover you up with blankets and hold your hand kinda thing, this is a heart wrenching situation, and only God can fix it, because right now people are looking for the glory to say I fixed that family, I got them where they should be, kamiyah has a family established with Gloria, grandmother,aunts, cousins, brothers friend etc ... to erase Gloria she would have to erase everything and everyone she has ever known.this young lady loves these people, and right now the only person that seems to understand that is her father, no he didn't give the birth but it doesn't diminish the love he has for his child nor does it make his pain any less real, kamiyah was taken from the arms of her mother when she was 8hrs old, but she didn't return that way, her mother needs to find a way of loving the young woman that has returned she's not that baby anymore
Whats the name of the movie on lifetime
This was actually a good interview
She is his twin
I like this guy he seems genuine & SINCERE..
I LOVE ME SOME INYANLA HOWEVER I BELIEVE THAT SHOW WAS MORE FOR RATINGS THAN HELPING THAT FAMILY!!
Kamaiya needs THERAPY!! PERIOD..
But as far as what they showed us, Iyanla didn't do anything for her to lash out like that. That was Kamiyahs decision to respond that way. Idc how much you dislike something someone says, you choose your own response.
Right she didnt know these people and it was too much for that lil girl..wrong timing
Prayers for all of them! I enjoyed this interview, appreciate his authenticity and genuineness. He’s such an inspiring person whether he knows it or not.
So true💯💯💯💯
Absolutely
I'm with Craig on the Iyanla episode. Iyanla's antics were ridiculously over the top. Cradling that young woman was crazy. They were right to listen to Kamiyah and get her out of that situation.
kimberly madison her tactics have always seemed to be over the top and sometimes I used to think that she did things to make the people cry or break down. But most people seem to find happiness if they stick with the process.
@@kimbranch4125 - I agree that her tactics work in the other scenarios, but this one was different. Kamiyah was a child that had experienced something that most people will never experience. I don't think Iyanla was the right outlet for her particular situation.
kimberly madison oh ok. I’ve seen her doing interviews, she seems ok though. But her mom just seems so heart broken
kimberly madison I agree!!!
@@kimbranch4125 - Her mother's heart break is understandable. I can only imagine her pain. Hopefully, at some point she will get help navigating through 18 yrs of emotions to be able to have a relationship with Kamiyah. Kamiyah is not to blame for loving who she bonded with from birth as her mother. She is as much a victim as her parents. Thing is she wasn't aware that she was a victim. Mother and daughter need separate help and then move onto help together to form a bond that reflects the reality of the here and now.
I'm praying for this family. This dad is a good man. He just trying to cope with everything that has happened. It's sad the police looked at the family as suspects.
Thank you so much for making this and giving the father a chance to share his side of the story.
This is how an interview should be done! Great job all the way around.
Craig is a really good guy, very well rounded for all he has been through. His perspective regarding keeping open communication and a honest relationship with his daughter is greatly respected. I do believe Iyanla was insensitive to the needs of the family during filming. She may have had good intentions but the process and timing was not right. Kamiyah should move at a pace that’s comfortable for her. Therapy may come later in her life. My heart goes out to her biological mother Shanara, and I pray their relationship grows into a beautiful bound that no one can ever brake again. I’m praying for this family. I’m thankful for their strength and resilience because this is a lot to process.
I like Craig. He's a down home kind of guy, very calm and quiet demeanor. No anger or malice in his voice. He just trying to live and move on and grow where he stands. I can't fault him for that. I pray he lives a blessed life going forward by the mercy of the Almighty God
AMEN
Perfect example on how not to treat a book by its cover. I wasn't going to click on this, but I did. Glad I did. He seems genuine and authentic. I can relate, because I deal with trauma, pain, tragedy with humor. Not sure why, it's a coping mechanism. But I am pretty happy because of it. Prayers and positivity for everyone involved, including siblings, aunts, uncle, EVERYONE. There is simply no right answer...
My heart hurts for them so bad. I don’t want to even imagine if my child was kidnapped. He done a great job with this interview.
Interviewer hair is lit
I LOVE his honesty....yes he have a few kids ...but he seem like a great father & human being ♥️
This was a good interview. I respect the interviewer.
great interview....Dad is genuine person!
He is very attractive and kind hearted. I can see why he has 8 kids LOL.
Noah Williams exactly
Ew
@@Bih1stOfAll What does that mean? "Ew" 🤔
Noah Williams eeeeeeeeigght???😳😳😳😂
@@MrsBryant1024 What other meaning can "Ew" mean?
As a mother I would have a very hard time forgiving this person for stealing my child and stealing my time with my child. I have empathy for the mother. I really do like this guy and I do understand his perspective. My heart goes out to the mom, I would hate to have been in her position it's such a young age.
I personally don't think it's Shanara's job to personally forgive her child's kidnapper. Her anger towards Gloria is justified. However, I do think that if Shanara ever wants a functional relationship with Kamiyah, Shanara at least needs to accept the fact that it's not realistic to expect Kamiyah to share Shanara's hatred of the only woman who nurtured Kamiyah for 18 years. Kamiyah had siblings, stepsiblings, grandparents, and extended family through Gloria. It's impossible for her to forget the only village she's known and ALL of her life's history overnight, especially if it wasn't a traumatizing life. Shanara just needs to focus on building her own unique bond with Kamiyah that isn't contingent upon Kamiyah's feelings about Gloria...or else she risks losing her daughter a second time.
Damn Good interview. Very professional but Authentic
I love this interview 💯
I don't care what this man says about Iyana show. He should of made his daughter respect her elders. He stood there listening to his child call that woman bitches and threaten to stab her. She is no victim or angel. Very disrespectful.
Wow. Young man I so proud of you in this interview. But please get counseling.
His spirits is so beautiful, he’s soo humble, so calm.
Praise the Lord for a real Man taking a stand for his child. I salute you .God bless you and your family.
So so true my sister
So so true my sister
I feel what he's saying about that just wanted drama for the cameras...that's how reality TV is....its a lot they didn't show us
No matter what she should not have talk to that women like that
@@christinewilliams1031 Why not? She pushed her to the breaking point? She put herself in that position. She needed a therapist not a life coach. Iyanla could have really been hurt messing around out of her skill set
And both the dad and Kamiyah/Alexis made MAJOR rounds to every outlet that wanted to talk to them. We see a few with the birth mother, but not nearly as many as with the dad and Kamiyah. And there is still many missing pieces that the public will never know about....
True, but daddy had to know what he was signing up for when he decided to go through the long application (interview?) process to be on the show. Come on now this is TV. reality TV. And he knew that. In the bigger scheme of things in reality, tv is a business first foremost. And for a show to stay on the air, there's gonna be some drama. And like you said, there's a lot they didn't show us. But then, since when has Hollyweird ever shown us everything? He knew that there was absolutely NO WAY that issue would've been solved in one hour, or even a part 2. I'm just saying I think that he's being a tad dishonest.
They should've just all gotten therapy instead of being on TV. I'm just saying.
And another thing. The biological parents don't seem to understand that yes, Kamiyah is their child, but that she is no longer A child, and that until she makes a different decision, she'll always love the kidnapper. She needs to separate from everybody just long enough to get the therapy she needs. She's never going to get it from her parents, because they still see her as a child and they're both projecting their fantasies of raising Kamiyah on her, which isn't fair to her. I know that they don't mean any harm and that they both love her, but that's now working for Kamiyah.
He cleared it up bc that Iyanla episode made her look horrible and people talked so bad about her but from what I seen, Iyanla was wrong
I agree however I understand she has every right to feel the way she feels but just because she was angry doesn't gave her right to be disrespectful either there should have been a better way to handle it...everyone has a story every has been pass but you have a choice to make with you can be a victim or victorious
Lesha Blunt they tell us to respect our elders but you also shouldn’t provoke a child. That wound was still fresh... the wrapping her in a blanket to rebirth her was excessive. Also, we seen the edited version of the entire time they were there.
True... but she knew for 2 years before this whole situation was made public so at some point in time she had time to think over and maybe process it....she may not have known what to do with the info but she still had time to at least think it through....I really think she was scared because everything she has known all her life is being taking away from her and it just comes off as angry so I get that...but to me she still has no excuse she could have taken a whole different approach that's all I'm saying
🙄how was Iyanla wrong for doing what they asked her to do? Everybody is familiar with Iyanla aggressive style of therapy. Maybe the birth parents should’ve taken more time to truly get to know her instead of trying to force her to detach from Gloria before taking her there.
@@tinaamariee832 yes I agree....she is s kid who is scared she just lost her entire way of life... that enough to make anyone scared and angry....but she is adult she could have handle it as an adult
Well spoken gentlemen
You can tell he is a good guy. So genuine. I acknowledge him for being there for his daughter even years later. So many fathers leave their children but he wants to be there for her. What a kind man.
He right she look just like her birth mom.....I like him
He has such a laid back soul. And the tone of his voice. He has a good heart. May god bless him on everything he does. With his kids and grandkids.
I like him too!
Tiffanie Green yes!!
@@sonrisa8775 I wish Shanara (Kamiyah's mother) was as laid back as he is! Don't get me wrong. She has every right to feel the way she does but giving Kamiyah a ultimatum was just wrong. Shanara said that she had to choose between Gloria and her. I can't imagine what it feels like to have your baby stolen from you at eight hours old but I think Shanara needs therapy.
I respect this man 💯💪🏾👊🏾......
I am happy to hear a kidnapped kid come back home after 18 years. The dad is loving and kind he is her biggest supporter. That is what she will need. Every Sunday’s paper I look at every missing kid and I google their stories. I wish it was more I could do. Just like this story a lot of the children whom have been kidnap…their features change. So it’s hard to know who they are especially if they think there’s someone else. I keep an eye out I love child so much. This hurts me how ppl can do horrible things to them and the hole it leaves in the moms and dads. My prayers is that a lot of the missing children are okay.❤
Excellent. This father has such insight !!
He is SO sweet and WISE!
He seems like a good guy unfortunate she was lying about her age and out there like that a 16 and her mother encouraging that living with a grown man. However he seems honest and like he tried to do the right by her help her be a father.
And r.kelly locked 🤦🤦up
I'm glad to see someone talk to the dad never thought about his feelings of the situation so sorry rhis happen to them...
I RESPECT HIM.
This is a real man. He exudes strength. He is an example for what we as human beings need to aspire to be. I'm so sorry for your struggles, may God give you great ease.
Wonderful interview! I can’t wait to see the the documentary. Thank you for sharing your story!
He love his baby girl 💯💯💯.
So happy for you and your family, Mr. Aiken!❤
This was the best interview tbh
I am adopted and I have to keep my relationship with my biological mother and my adopted mother separate. They know about each other but not the extent of my relationship with each other.
Ebony Kemp Do you feel like it would be some conflict or something?
Chef Toni with my parents or with Kamiyah’s?
@@ebonykemp With your birth mother & your adoptive mother. You said you keep the relationships separate.
Mrs Bryant Yes meaning the relationships exist with both of them. I don’t discuss my relationship with my Mom with my biological mother, I don’t discuss my relationship with my biological mom with my mom. I keep them separate but they know about each other.
Smart choice
I believe they should go to counseling.
Wow! He’s such a beautiful soul. May God grant everyone healing in this process.
Wow, true definition of a stand up black man! A king👑💙, very intelligent and in touch with his emotions. ...I love him😊
He seems like a nice guy but my heart goes out to Shanara because to have the happy anticipation of this beautiful baby growing in your womb, only to have her snatched away. But now YOUR baby has bonded with the kidnapper Gloria Williams. This was a very selfish criminal thing for Gloria Williams to do. I’m only thankful Kamiyah wasn’t harmed physically but emotionally she has been harmed.
He is a good man. With a beautiful heart. They need to make a movie about him and Shanara, NOT the kidnapper. Bless this man and all of his family.
I see you are a loving father